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

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

Company: METRO/MAKRO

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.

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.

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.

• Plan, architect, formulate designs and continually enhance Network & Edge security technologies (e.g., micro-segmentation, zero-trust, access, security mechanisms, third-party access, SLA, backup, monitoring, etc.).
• Offer tools and technology to facilitate the effective operation of the Network Edge security framework, such as SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, FWaaS, Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), etc.
• Design and implement system hardening to minimize security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive patch management strategy to ensure systems are up to date with the latest security patches.
• 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. The role acts as a liaison between all network and infrastructure teams in METRO entities.

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 including Application Security, Cloud Security, and Security Automation.
• 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 and emerging technologies in information security and cybersecurity.

What We Offer:

• To be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
• 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 as well as an own annual training budget.
• 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 including charging facilities for e-mobility.