Head of Security Operations Center (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, DX

Henkel Argentina S.A; Düsseldorf; Híbrido; EUR 110 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible work scheme

Hybrid work model

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Company Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Henkel IT Security is seeking a Head of Security Operations Center to lead a global SOC, driving performance with defined KPIs, SLAs and operational metrics.

You will lead a distributed SOC team, coordinate incident response, and work with Detection Engineering to improve detections, automation, and playbooks.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 5+ years in cyber security, leadership experience and English fluency (German a plus); reporting to the CISO with international exposure.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including Security Operations and Incident Response.
• Proven leadership experience managing distributed security teams.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks: NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, NIS2.
• Broad technical expertise across Windows/Linux, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and security monitoring; scripting/automation skills.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a distributed SOC team and drive operational excellence.
• Oversee operational response to high-severity cyber security incidents.
• Improve SOC processes for efficiency and automation; align with Detection Engineering.
• Provide regular reporting on incidents, trends, and SOC performance to management.
• Drive detection capability enhancements and automation through playbooks.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Security Monitoring

Automation/Scripting

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

AI-powered security

Stakeholder Management

English proficiency

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Cyber Security/CS/Engineering

Ferramentas

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Head of Security Operations Center (d/f/m)

• Manage and continuously improve Security Operations Center (SOC) performance through defined KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics in our Business Unit IT (dx).
• Lead and develop a team of SOC analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous learning
• Lead the operational response and coordination of high-severity cyber security incidents
• Oversee SOC processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and automation
• Align closely with the Detection Engineering team to enhance detection capabilities, automate response processes, and continuously improve playbooks
• Assess the impact of cyber security incidents within Henkel's environment and drive appropriate response and containment actions
• Serve as the subject matter expert for security monitoring, incident response, and cyber security investigations
• Provide regular reporting on security incidents, operational trends, and SOC performance to management

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Cyber Security (preferred), Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including Security Operations, Incident Response, Cloud Security and hybrid IT/OT environments
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing distributed teams of security professionals
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001 and NIS2
• Broad technical expertise across Windows/Linux environments, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, automation/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible), paired with excellent stakeholder management and deep knowledge in AI-driven cybersecurity
• Fluent in English, German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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JOB ID:26102402

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