Global IT Specialist – Cyber Security (f/m/d)

Overview

Freudenberg is a global technology group. We will wow your world! As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda, Gimi, Wettex and Marigold. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Benefits

• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
• Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Weinheim

Hybrid Work

Role

Global IT Specialist – Cyber Security (f/m/d)

Shape the future of IT security at Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS), and join our global IT Security Team. Together, we will develop our great IT security into something even more powerful—future-ready, resilient, and innovative. We know that excellence is a journey, not a destination. As a team, we’re committed to pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, and elevating our security to the next level.

If you are passionate about cyber security, eager for collaboration, and ready to make a real impact, join us!

Become an integral part of our team, reporting to the Global IT Director who leads IT Security initiatives. In this specialist role, you’ll share responsibility with your colleagues for implementing and upholding essential security measures across our organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose: together with our team you manage and drive the FHCS IT security and enhance global cyber security posture to the next level
• Shape the future: You evaluate emerging Technolgies together with our security operation center to drive our cyber security resilient forward.
• Be a trusted advisor: You engage and consult with Key stakeholders in our multi-international team and your peers in Freudenberg Group
• Enable continuous improvement: You consult on IT security and compliance initiatives, ensuring risk mitigation and optimization across FHCS operations.
• Make an impact with insights: You monitor and analyze key security and compliance KPIs to ensure ongoing adherence to internal and external standards.
• Standardize response excellence: You define, document, and improve incident response policies, workflows, and playbooks to ensure standardized, effective, and compliant handling in line with regulatory and business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a comparable field—along with a passion for IT security and innovation.
• Profound professional experience in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and IT security. Familiarity with the Microsoft tech stack is a plus.
• Analytical mindset, collaborative spirit, and talent for stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of project management methods; first experience is desirable.
• Strong communication skills paired with business-fluent English. German language skills are a welcome bonus.
• Good to know: Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the requirements. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we look forward to receiving your application.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.