Cyber Defense Expert (all genders) (Cyber-Security-Consultant)

Weitere Berufsbezeichnung:Cyber Defense Expert (all genders)Stellenbeschreibung:Company DescriptionAt METRO, we’re more than a global food wholesaler. We are ONE METRO: a diverse team of over 84,000 colleagues across more than 34 countries, united by one mission: enabling our 15 million customers to create meaningful moments in hospitality and independent trade.We shape the M with passion, commitment, and growth mindset. This means taking on responsibility, making our company your company and creating a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.Job DescriptionAbout UsJoin our dynamic Cyber Defense team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding METRO. We are committed to maintaining a resilient security posture and fostering an environment where innovation in cyber defense thrives. As a Cyber Defense Expert, you will have the opportunity to grow and deepen your expertise within a supportive, forward‑thinking organization.Key Responsibilities- Operational Excellence:You are responsible for ensuring operational excellence of cyber defense tooling in the areas of detection & response and vulnerability management.- Detection & Response Enablement:Drive the effectiveness, reliability, and continuous improvement of detection and response technologies to support global Cyber Defense operations.- Threat Hunting:Design and execute hypothesis‑based threat hunts to proactively identify malicious activity, uncover blind spots, and refine detection logic.- Cyber Defense Integration:Collaborate with Security Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure cyber defense capabilities are deeply embedded in daily workflows and processes.- Continuous Improvement:Work with global teams and partners to enhance the maturity, efficiency, and scalability of cyber defense practices.- Knowledge Sharing:Contribute to team development by sharing insights, lessons learned, and emerging threat trends.Qualifications- Strong understanding of detection & response methodologies and enterprise cyber defense concepts.- Hands-on experience in designing and implementing cyber defense capabilities (e.g., detection engineering, vulnerability management, threat hunting), with a total of 8 years of experience, including 3 years in Threat Hunting.- Ability to translate security signals, threats, and patterns into actionable improvements.- Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional and international environments.- Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to contribute to long-term capability development.- Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or related credentials are a plus but not mandatory.Why Join Us- Work in a supportive and innovative environment that encourages growth.- Engage with modern cyber defense capabilities and evolve them at a global scale.- Join a team that values your expertise and contributions.- Help shape the future of METRO’s global cyber defense strategy.Additional Information- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours in agreement with your line manager, 30 days of holidays.- Training: A comprehensive training offer via our own training center or externally.- Well-being: Health days with lots of health checks and information about your well-being, company medical care including a range of preventive services, such as flu shots, OTHEB employee assistance program.- Exciting life on campus: Free gym and sports classes, Rioba coffee bar, canteen with discounted meals for employees, many campus events.- Discounts: discounted Jobticket as well as discounts in our wholesale stores and at many partner companies.- Comfort: Good transport connections, free parking spaces, JobBike.- Company pension plan: You will receive a contribution to your company pension.- Family driven: Three daycare centers for children on campus, support of holiday camps for children of employees.