Network & Infrastructure Security Lead (m/f/d)

Network & Infrastructure Security Lead (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. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions.

With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth.

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve.

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.
• We create impact in the world of food and offer comfort for our customers worldwide.
• We invite you to take on responsibility, make our company your company and create a business together.
• Together, we CARRY the M, we GROW the M, we INSPIRE the M, we SHAPE the M.

The purpose of this role is to design, implement, and maintain METRO AG’s IT and Network infrastructure with a focus on security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, enhance security measures, and implement best practices.

• Plan, architect, formulate designs and continually enhance Network & Edge security technologies.
• Offer tools and technology to facilitate the effective operation of the Network Edge security framework.
• Design and implement system hardening to minimize security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive patch management strategy.
• Develop, maintain, and update Firewall Management Process and Policies.
• Oversee intrusion detection and prevention systems to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive backup/redundant plan for different data storages, systems.

Your Impact:
The role oversees current tools and technologies being leveraged within the network security infrastructure and provides strategic guidance to continuously enhance the infrastructure and network security of METRO AG.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Degree related to information security, cybersecurity, or relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in firewall management process and policies, information security and cybersecurity.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of technical information security measures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Experience aligning technical measures with regulatory requirements, especially GDPR.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Innovative Mindset: Proven ability to stay updated with the latest industry trends.

Additional Information

What 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 over an own training team.
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus 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 office in Düsseldorf at least 2 times per week. We don't offer 100% remote opportunities.