Head of Cyber Security Services (m/f/d)

Join IU and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to making quality education accessible to all. We are looking for an experienced Head of Cyber Security who will report directly to the CTO and oversee the cybersecurity operations and strategy, ensuring the highest standards of security for our organization.
This position is available immediately in full-time (40hrs./week) within Germany or UK remotely or at one of our office locations.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.

• Lead and mentor a cybersecurity team, promoting a collaborative and high-performing culture that emphasizes impact over policies.

• Drive the adoption of cybersecurity best practices and policies, adjusting for emerging threats and promoting security awareness across all departments at IU.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to secure early support and commitment for security initiatives across the organization.

• Integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure with DevOps and IT teams, promoting a DevSecOps approach.

• Enhance team efficiency and effectiveness by implementing Agile methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality cybersecurity services within established KPI's, timelines, and budget constraints.

Requirements

• Extensive Cybersecurity Experience, focusing on scalable security services and balancing software development security with IT operations security preferably in IT or SaaS company.

• Proven experience with our tech stack (or similar tools): MS Defender XDR ecosystem, MS Sentinel SIEM, Nessus, MS EASM, SonarCloud, HCL AppScan & Burp for AppSec, and cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity methodologies, processes, and best practices.

• Proven track record of driving cybersecurity strategies and initiatives focused on delivering high-quality services on time and within budget.

• Experience managing and mentoring teams of individual contributors.

• Strong English communication skills for effective interaction with cross-functional teams and stakeholders (German is a plus)

What We Offer

• Shape your career: Rapid growth opens up many new opportunities for you. Tell us about your dream career and we’ll help you make it happen.

• Work from wherever you want …: Modern tools and video meetings make it possible: with IU, the boundaries between here and there blur. You want to work from abroad for a while? No problem thanks to our WorkFlex benefits.

• … and flexible time: It’s your job: We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.

• You have the choice: You are free to choose your equipment, because everyone has their own preferences when it comes to hardware.

• Take your knowledge to a new level: Benefit from a 100% discount on tuition fees for an IU combined degree in the tech sector and many other free training courses. There is always something new to learn.

• Get a good rest: we push ourselves every day to go above and beyond. But we also take the time to recharge our batteries: with 30 days of annual vacation for all employees. Need some time off? How about a sabbatical?

• Reach your destination sustainably: Germanys 9 euro ticket is history, we got the DeutschlandTicket for 7 €. You prefer to travel by bike? Then a Jobrad (bike leasing) might be the right choice. We offer many environmentally conscious options to be mobile both professionally and privately.

Who are we? Germany’s largest university – and not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That’s why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU, over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference. So start now and join the Gamechangers!

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Alicja at alicja.copija@iu.org.

Words are followed by actions: We take our “Culture Of Everyone” very seriously and would like to take this opportunity to expressly point out that you are welcome to join us, regardless of your origin, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation. Even if you have a disability, our doors are wide open to you. We look forward to a diverse community here at IU!