About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Shape the future of our company as a
Manager Cyber Defense Center (f/m/d)
Division Corporate Functions & Services | Location: Heidenheim | Starting: Immediately
As Head of the Cyber Defense Center (CDC), you will take overall responsibility for global cyber defense at Voith. You will lead an international team of experts and manage external partners to ensure effective 24/7 operations. Your goal is to detect cyber threats early, manage security incidents efficiently, and continuously develop the technologies and processes in use.
- Strategic and operational leadership of the global Cyber Defense Center (CDC)
- Leading an international team of experts and managing external partners for 24/7 operations
- Further development of our incident response framework according to international standards and best practices
- End-to-end management of security incidents including technical analysis and coordination
- Proactive risk identification through threat hunting and threat intelligence
- Operation and optimization of CDC technologies (e.g., SIEM, XDR, SOAR) in IT/OT environments
- Responsibility for vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security validation
- Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or a comparable qualification
- At least 10 years of professional experience in IT/Cybersecurity, including 5 years in a SOC/CDC environment
- In-depth knowledge of incident response, technical analysis, and threat hunting
- Experience with CDC/SOC technologies and their integration into complex IT/OT landscapes
- Practical experience in designing efficient security processes and introducing new technologies
- Familiarity with international standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Strong communication and leadership skills in an international environment
- Excellent German and English skills, willingness to travel occasionally, and readiness to spend approximately 60% of working time on-site in Heidenheim
- Flexible working models and remote work options
- Fair collective agreement-based compensation, pension plans, and additional benefits (e.g., insurance)
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Health and wellness programs & sports activities
- On-site company physician
- Support for family and caregiving responsibilities
- Dedicated Voith kindergarten ("Kindervilla")
- Varied and healthy meals in our company cafeteria
- Free parking (reserved spaces for parents and shift workers)
- Access to the Corporate Benefits Portal
Become part of our team and apply now via our career portal with your complete application documents (CV, certificates).
J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | DSG looks forward to your application!
Your personal contact
J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZS
Global Business Services HR EMEA
Talent Acquisition Team • Yunus Topal • Tel. +49 7321 37 3722
