Head of Cyber Strategy & Technology(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Cyber Security, IT Security, Engineering, Security Engineering, related discipline (Bachelor's or Master's), or equivalent education/experience
• Proven professional experience in cyber security with senior/leadership roles
• Relevant information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO/IEC27001 Lead Auditor/Implementor, or equivalent)
• Proven track record in developing/executing enterprise cyber security strategies
• Experience designing/governing holistic cyber security architectures
• Leadership experience in shaping/implementing cyber capabilities
• Extensive experience advising senior leadership on cyber strategy
• Ability to assess emerging trends and translate into strategy
• Experience leveraging offensive security strategies and translating findings
• Experience leading international/global teams, strategic planning, team development

Tasks

• Own the ZEISS Cyber Security Strategy and Architecture
• Ensure state-of-the-art cyber capabilities
• Align cyber priorities with ZEISS needs
• Lead definition and orchestration of the strategy lifecycle
• Integrate strategy with global business initiatives
• Integrate strategy with digital transformation initiatives
• Drive communication of the cyber strategy
• Ensure accessibility of the cyber strategy
• Align cyber strategy with stakeholders
• Establish cyber architecture principles, target pictures, and roadmaps
• Ensure state-of-the-art cyber capabilities across all domains
• Drive alignment with Enterprise Architecture
• Maintain consistency and integration of security aspects
• Continuously refine security architecture
• Proactively identify and address security gaps
• Drive the execution of the cyber strategy
• Define target operating models for cyber capabilities
• Implement target operating models
• Collaborate with operational teams for effective implementation
• Deliver measurable outcomes for ZEISS
• Lower cyber risk to acceptable levels
• Continuously monitor strategy execution
• Report on strategy execution progress
• Provide strategic advisory to ZEISS
• Guide business units on cyber strategy
• Enable effective cyber strategy adaptation
• Enable effective cyber strategy implementation
• Ensure continuous feedback loops
• Gather real-world insights
• Refine and adapt strategy using insights
• Collaborate with adjacent teams
• Describe and refine security controls
• Lead exploration of emerging technologies
• Explore industry developments
• Guide proactive adoption of next-generation security capabilities
• Continuously monitor evolving threats
• Monitor new technologies and global trends
• Refine strategic direction
• Adjust strategic priorities
• Enable data-driven decisions across all levels
• Integrate data sources and aggregate into meaningful dashboards
• Support informed decision-making
• Lead a robust red teaming and penetration testing program
• Proactively challenge ZEISS' cyber architecture and capabilities
• Provide consolidated and actionable insights
• Strengthen cyber posture and reduce risk across ZEISS
• Lead a global team with high strategic relevance
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Develop a high-performing global team
• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and growth opportunities
• Promote an inclusive and empowering environment
• Act as a role model for ZEISS values
• Act as a role model for strategic goals
• Drive engagement and motivation across the organization
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders
• Achieve shared success

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