IT-Security Manager

Westhouse is one of the leading international recruitment companies for placing highly qualified specialists in areas such as IT Life Cycle, SAP, Engineering, Commercial, and Consulting. We are currently seeking for our client a **IT Security Manager (m/f/d)** Location: Allmersbach Remote Work: 2–3 days/week Full-time: 40 hrs/week Contract type: Direct placement / permanent / open-ended Responsibilities - Design and implementation of an IT security strategy taking into account current threat landscapes and regulatory requirements - Planning of IT security projects (e.g. selection and deployment of new web and email security solutions) - Administration and further development of our managed service platform CrowdStrike - Monitoring of IT security trends, as well as deriving and implementing appropriate measures for continuous improvement of the security architecture - Daily monitoring of security-relevant events via our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system - Conducting regular security checks and vulnerability analyses (penetration tests) across IT infrastructure - Promoting a culture of IT security within the company, e.g. through awareness training and information campaigns - Advising internal stakeholders on security-related matters - **2nd level and 3rd level support for security incidents** Qualifications - Completed degree in (Business) Computer Science, IT Security, or a comparable qualification - Several years of professional experience in IT security - Solid knowledge of common security technologies and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIS 2, EU Data Act, EU CRA, EU AI Act, etc.) - **Experience with platforms such as CrowdStrike, Vectra, Proofpoint, or comparable solutions** - Knowledge of IT system architectures, including hardware, operating systems, and networks - Strong expertise in IT and physical security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness - Strong analytical skills for assessing complex situations - Excellent communication, advisory, and collaboration skills - High level of initiative, teamwork ability, and sense of responsibility - Good written and spoken German and English What is offered: - Exciting and varied tasks - Thorough, structured onboarding - Extensive training and professional development opportunities - Performance-based compensation and attractive additional benefits (e.g. time value account, bike leasing, company health insurance) - Flexible and mobile working arrangements - Highly complex machinery with cutting-edge, top-tier technologies - Open, team-oriented, and appreciative work environment Interested? We look forward to receiving your informative application documents in electronic form. Your contact person Marielina Cortez Recruitment Consultant P: +49-711-78781314 | M: +49-151-10177977 m.cortez@westhouse-group.com