Cyber Defense Expert (all genders)

Arbeitgeber: METRO Deutschland GmbH

**Company Description**



At 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 Description**



**About Us**



Join 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.