Senior Physical Security Specialist (f/m/d)

Arbeitsagentur; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid vacation plus holidays

Hybrid work model with work-from-home

Learning and development opportunities

Health membership

Job summary

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH is seeking a senior leader to develop and drive a group-wide physical security framework, aligning policies and standards for asset protection across locations. You will oversee risk assessments and implement security measures, coordinating with corporate real estate and IT/digital teams.

The role involves steering high-profile event security, ongoing security monitoring, and staying ahead of evolving threats and technologies in a complex energy ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in Physical Security within a corporate or complex operational environment.
• Strong expertise in physical security technologies and systems, frameworks, and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a group-wide, risk-based physical security framework, including policies, standards, and methodologies for asset protection.
• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of site security concepts across all business segments and locations.
• Plan and support executive and high-profile event security, including coordination of protection measures.

Skills

Physical security

Security technologies

ISO 27001

Education

CPP/PSP/CPO certification

Tools

Security systems

Job description

The Team – your impact

You are a member of the Crisis Management undamp; Physical Security Coordination team. Together with your colleagues you coordinate and continuously develop the physical security organization to protect our critical infrastructures, facilities, people and operating processes at E.ON.

Your Role – meaningful undamp; rewarding

• Develop and drive a group-wide, risk-based physical security framework, including policies, standards, and methodologies for asset protection
• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of site security concepts across all business segments and locations
• Conduct and oversee risk and threat assessments (e.g., sabotage, vandalism, espionage, unauthorized access) and define mitigation measures
• Manage and support tendering and procurement of security services, ensuring high quality and cost efficiency
• Advise on security requirements for new sites, buildings, and leases, including technical and personnel security solutions
• Define and standardize on‑site security operations (e.g., reception, gatekeeping) in collaboration with Corporate Real Estate Management
• Plan and support executive and high‑profile event security, including coordination of protection measures
• Contribute to executive protection activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Monitor, evaluate, and report security incidents, ensuring effective response and continuous improvement
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance security capabilities

Your Profile – authentic undamp; open-minded

• Extensive professional experience in Physical Security within a corporate or complex operational environment
• Strong expertise in physical security technologies and systems, frameworks, and relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001)
• Solid understanding of IT and OT environments, including grid/energy infrastructure (EIS assets), operations, and design
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Strategic mindset combined with strong business acumen and understanding of risk and value creation
• Confident in decision‑making with a strong sense of accountability, able to act effectively under pressure and with incomplete information
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and cross‑functional approach
• Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO is a strong advantage
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Valid driver’s license (Class B)

Our Benefits – smart undamp; useful

• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year’s Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.
• Enjoy hybrid work: We combine office collaboration with focused work from home. It’s also possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Stay active undamp; healthy: Benefit from a company-sponsored health membership.
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
• This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

What you need to know:

• Job Req ID: 244564
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working time: Full time
• Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
• Location: Essen, Hannover
• Function area: Cyber Security; IT/Digital