Detection and Response Engineer (m/f/d)

METRO/MAKRO

METRO is a partner of many small and mid-sized independent companies. Their success is our business. The group is headed by METRO AG, which acts as the central management holding company.

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. We are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability, which is considered in all our actions.

Job Description

Join us in developing and strengthening an entire department and transforming cybersecurity capabilities on a global scale. If you're committed to making a real impact in the field of Cyber Security, you can #ShapeTheM with us.

Besides an interesting professional environment, we offer you a culture that wants you to thrive and allows you to learn from each other:

• We try together, we stumble together, we get up together, and shape our future. Be part of our transformation, build cross-functional capabilities, and discover new ways of excelling in the Cyber Security field.
• We create impact in the world of food and offer comfort for our customers worldwide. To achieve this, we build capabilities to be the cyber-resilient omni-channel wholesaler.
• We invite you to take on responsibility, make our company your company, and create a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.
• Together, we CARRY the M, we GROW the M, we INSPIRE the M, we SHAPE the M.

The purpose of a role is:

...to oversee and drive the development, maintenance, and strategic direction of Detection and Response capabilities within the METRO AG. The role serves as a central role responsible for defining the Cyber Defense Center (CDC) engineering capabilities, prioritizing features, gathering requirements, and ensuring that CDC aligns with business objectives and related compliance and information security requirements.

You will be part of a team that is responsible for establishing METRO AG wide Detection and Response capabilities to safeguard METRO AG's assets and ensure timely detection and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents.

• Evaluate and design cyber defense capabilities and target architecture to ensure they align with best practices and security standards.
• Collaborate with the Security Architecture team and other stakeholders to develop and maintain advanced threat detection mechanisms.
• Oversee the scope, coverage, and performance of the METRO AG CDC tools and technologies.
• Collaborate and provide business and technical expertise to MSSP Engineers.
• Develop and implement automation workflows to enhance METRO AG's CDC efficiency and response times.
• Mentor the Detection and Response team and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Educational Background: A degree related to cybersecurity or a relevant field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity and threat detection is essential.

Advanced Threat Detection Expertise: Demonstrated deep knowledge of advanced threat detection mechanisms.

SOC Tools and Technologies: Proficiency in utilizing Security Operations Center (SOC) tools and technologies, including SIEM and SOAR.

MSSP Collaboration: Familiarity with Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) standards and practices.

Automation Proficiency: Proven experience in implementing automation workflows within cybersecurity.

Additional Information

• We offer to be part of a fast-growing international team.
• Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation, and home office options.
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer and an annual training budget.
• Well-being: Health programs and regular employee events.
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces.

Please note that all job opportunities at METRO AG require that you live in/move to Germany and can be in the office in Düsseldorf at least 2 times per week. We don't offer 100% remote opportunities.