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

Henkel Mexicana; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model

Global wellbeing program

Parental leave policy

Employee share plan

Pension plan

Health insurance

Mobility: Henkel Bike

Jobticket

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Head of Security Operations Center (d/f/m) to lead and optimize the SOC within our dx Business Unit IT. You will drive KPI and SLA performance, oversee a team of SOC analysts, and coordinate high-severity cyber security incidents across hybrid IT/OT environments.

You will partner with Detection Engineering to enhance detections, automate responses, and improve playbooks, while reporting on security incidents and SOC trends to management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 5+ years in Cyber Security including SOC operations, incident response, cloud security and hybrid IT/OT environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing distributed security teams.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, NIS2).
• Broad technical expertise across Windows/Linux, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOC performance with KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.
• Develop and coach SOC analysts; foster collaboration and learning.
• Coordinate high-severity cyber security incidents and containment actions.
• Improve SOC processes, automation, and playbooks in collaboration with Detection Engineering.
• Provide regular SOC reporting to management.

Skills

Security Operations

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Hybrid IT/OT

Leadership

AI cybersecurity

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

Stakeholder Management

English

Education

Master’s degree in Cyber Security

Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

NIST CSF framework

MITRE ATT&CK

ISO 27001

NIS2

Job description

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.

Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.

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