Pierburg GmbH | Germany | 41xxx Neuss | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 06.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of IT Security (m/f/d)
Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The Group structure includes the five Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com
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Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The Group structure includes the five Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com
Strategy and governance: development and implementation of the corporate IT security strategy; Establishing policies, standards and processes Governance: Building and Management of IT Security Governance in close cooperation with information security Technical security: selection, introduction and operation of security solutions (SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, encryption, network security) Incident Response: Construction and Management of the Incident Response Process; Coordination of Forensics, Containment and Recovery Compliance and Audits: Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. GDPR), industrial standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIS2), TISAX and preparation for audits Awareness and Training: Development of Security-Awareness Programs for employees and stakeholders Architecture and Projects: Consulting IT/cloud and product architectures; Security reviews in development and operational projects. Provider Management: Control of external IT service providers in the field of IT Security Reporting: Regular reporting to management and CIO, incidents and investment-relevant topics. As well as regular reporting on status risks and measures in coordination with information security Building and Management: Building and Management of a Global IT Organisation Monitoring: Monitoring of operational IT and OT
Motivation: Fun to work with IT to support the business as best possible Education: Higher education in computer science, IT security, information technology or comparable qualification professional experience: years of experience in IT security with proven leadership experience; Experience in international or regulated environments is beneficial Certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or comparable evidence are desirable Technical knowledge: Funded knowledge in network and system architectures, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity & access management, endpoint protection, encryption and security surveillance Languages: German and English skills
At our location in Neuss we offer you: Supporting the work-life balance with flexible working time models and mobile work where possible and meaningful (up to 30%) Very good social benefits and occupational pensions Participation in the company success as part of the employee share purchase program Excellent occupational health management Corporate Benefits Platform with exclusive employee rebates and location-related Benefits Individual internal and external personnel development measures in cooperation with our Rheinmetall Academy Advice and mediation of private insurance (e.g.: car, household, travel, pension & pension) for Rheinmetall employees and their relatives
Location
![]() | Pierburg GmbH | |
| 41466 Neuss | ||
| Germany |
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