Job Description
We're on it!
Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic working environments you can imagine. We are growing, we are innovative, we solve the challenges of our customers around the world every day. How do we do that? With our global team of 17,000 colleagues at over 100 locations in 17 countries and our special spirit: We're on it! As a strategic growth partner for our customers, we rely on cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to implement complex, global supply chain solutions.
As IT Security Lead (m/f/x) based in Hanover or Gütersloh, you will be responsible for building and leading our global cybersecurity function in a logistics environment where operational continuity, data integrity, and secure digital processes are critical. You'll define the strategic direction, scale an international team, and secure our IT-driven logistics infrastructure end-to-end. Are you on it?
- Strategy: Define and execute a global IT security strategy for a dynamic, technology-driven logistics environment with complex operational needs
- Leadership: Build and lead an international cybersecurity team, including hiring, coaching, and developing regional security experts
- Infrastructure: Secure critical logistics IT systems end-to-end—covering WMS, TMS, warehouse automation, IoT platforms, and ERP interfaces in both on-premise and cloud architectures
- Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with global data protection and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, TISAX) and lead audit readiness
- Protection: Design and implement security controls to prevent and detect ransomware, supply chain attacks, and unauthorized access across all IT layers
- Enablement: Drive security-by-design in collaboration with IT infrastructure, software engineering, and operations teams; lead incident response, awareness training, and vulnerability management programs
- Experience: At least 5 years experience in IT security leadership, ideally in logistics, transportation, or industrial tech with global responsibility
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of cybersecurity strategy, distributed infrastructures, and security operations (SOC, SIEM, endpoint protection, IAM)
- Systems: Familiarity with logistics IT systems like WMS, TMS, SCADA, IoT, and modern API integrations
- Technology: Hands-on experience securing cloud environments (Azure, AWS), network architectures, and hybrid IT landscapes
- Leadership: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to lead distributed teams and influence executives
- Qualifications: Fluent English and basic German required; certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus
- Leadership: A strategic global role with the opportunity to define and lead the cybersecurity agenda in a tech-driven logistics company
- Impact: The chance to protect and shape the digital backbone of international supply chains across industries and regions
- Collaboration: A hands-on, cross-functional environment where IT and business teams work closely to deliver resilient operations
- Flexibility: Hybrid working with on-site presence in Gütersloh or Hanover and remote options
- Development: Structured onboarding, continuous learning formats, and personal development opportunities tailored to your role
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including ArvatoCare (company health insurance), job ticket, sports programs, capital-forming benefits, and more