Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Company Description

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6,000 employees at 63 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity operations team. This role entails ensuring robust security operations, proactive threat management, incident response, and continuous improvement of security frameworks and processes to protect organizational assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Cybersecurity Operations team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for cybersecurity operations aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, ensuring efficient threat detection, monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Manage incident response processes, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders during cybersecurity incidents.
• Ensure effective vulnerability management, penetration testing, and proactive threat hunting activities.
• Maintain and enhance cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks to protect against emerging threats.
• Regularly report on cybersecurity operations status, metrics, incident outcomes, and threat intelligence to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security operations best practices into wider IT and business operations.
• Keep abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practices.
• Facilitate cybersecurity awareness and training programs for staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role within security operations.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, etc.).
• Extensive experience in incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cybersecurity teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of clearly articulating security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

• To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts. We offer the possibility of subscribing to a private health insurance policy
• Employees benefit from tax advantages related to their commuting expenses for the office
• Fiscal advantages for employees expenses in meal costs during the worktime. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
• Supporting career and familiy by receiving tax benefits for kindergarten expenses