Network & Infrastructure Security Lead (m/f/d)

Join us, in developing and strengthening an entire department and transforming cybersecurity capabilities on a global scale. If you're committed to making a real impact in the field of Cyber Security, you can #ShapeTheM with us.  Besides an interesting professional environment, we offer you a culture that wants you to thrive and allows to learn from each other: We try together, we stumble together, we get up together and shape our future. Be part of our transformation, build cross-functional capabilities and discover new ways of excelling in the Cyber Security field. We create impact in the world of food and offer comfort for our customers worldwide. To achieve this, we build capabilities to be the cyber-resilient omni-channel wholesaler. We invite you to take on responsibility, make our company your company and create a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions. Together, we CARRY the M, we GROW the M, we INSPIRE the M, we SHAPE the M.The purpose of this role is to design, implement, and maintain METRO AG’s IT and Network infrastructure with a focus on security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, enhance security measures, and implement best practices.Your tasks:Plan, architect, formulate designs and continually enhance Network & Edge security technologies (e.g., micro-segmentation, zero-trust, access, security mechanisms, third-party access, SLA, backup, monitoring, etc.).Offer tools and technology to facilitate the effective operation of the Network Edge security framework, such as SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, FWaaS, Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), etc.Design and implement system hardening to minimize security risks and vulnerabilities.Develop and implement a comprehensive patch management strategy to ensure systems are up to date with the latest security patches.Develop, maintain, and update Firewall Management Process and Policies.Oversee intrusion detection and prevention systems to proactively identify and mitigate threats.Develop and maintain a comprehensive backup/redundant plan for different data storages, systemsYour Impact:The role oversees current tools and technologies being leveraged within the network security infrastructure and provides strategic guidance to continuously to enhance the infrastructure and network security of METRO AG. The role acts as a liaison between all network and infrastructure team in METRO entities.