Turck, one of the leading automation specialists worldwide, is looking for a Director Cybersecurity to lead and continuously evolve its global cybersecurity strategy. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape a resilient and future-ready security landscape across IT and OT in a multinational, matrix-driven environment.

As an integral part of the international IT leadership team, reporting dually to the VP Corporate IT and a Managing Director, you will be responsible for building and securing the enterprise's digital backbone – from global policies to incident response.

Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement a group-wide cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities
• Design and implement secure IT architectures, cloud policies, and security guidelines
• Manage externalized MDR security services provided by company Arctic Wolf
• Own and maintain security policies and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT), incl. for cloud environments
  Ensure compliance and risk management and support audits
• Oversee Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), support audits and regulatory alignment

Security Operations

• Lead cybersecurity operations including SOC, SIEM, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and forensics
• Review and respond to security events, and initiate improvement actions following incidents

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and expand the cybersecurity team (internal and external resources)
• Act as a strategic partner to IT, OT, Legal, HR, Procurement and Lines of Business
• Foster a security-aware culture across the organization through awareness and training programs
• Stakeholder management in an international matrix organization

Program Management

• Manage cross-functional projects (budgets, timelines, resource coordination)
• Align and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor emerging threats, best practices, and technology trends
• Establish meaningful KPIs and present status reports to executive management

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related fields
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity or enterprise risk management
• Hands-on knowledge of security architecture, cloud security, and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
• Strong understanding of business processes and ability to translate technical risk into business impact
• Confident in communicating at all levels, including executive and board-level
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA are a strong advantage
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally within an international group setup

• Strategic leadership role in a global innovation leader
• High degree of autonomy and influence on company-wide security decisions
• Agile and international work culture with high levels of appreciation and visibility
• Hybrid working model and flexibility regarding location within Germany, comined with the option of working from home
• Attractive compensation package and long-term development perspective