Global Head of the Cyber Defense Center (CDC)

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Siemens operates one of the leading industry Cyber Defense Centers (CDC) / Security Operations Centers (SOC) and is currently seeking a new Global Head of CDC to lead our team.

In this role you will work remotely from a home office.  However, this position will require  you to work business hours in the USA Eastern Time Zone.

You will direct and manage the global cybersecurity security operations & detection team at Siemens. The role includes ensuring the team functions effectively around the clock worldwide, is properly resourced and prepared for cybersecurity threat detection & management. You will serve as the representative for CDC within Siemens and in the wider cybersecurity community, contributing to strategic projects and initiatives that strengthen security measures and service quality.

Join Siemens as Global Head of CDC and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s cybersecurity resilience and reputation on a global scale.

You'll make an impact by

• Strategic Leadership: Work closely with cybersecurity technologists/architects to define improvement and innovation initiatives and long-term strategies.
• Lead and implement the Siemens ONE SOC strategy together with our internal stakeholders to have a unified approach for Siemens ONE TECH strategy.
• Ensure close collaboration with TI and CERT as one virtual team, further develop on the related cybersecurity strategy with breakdown into roadmaps and drive actively productivity measures to ensure the transformation of the Siemens ONE TECH strategy into Cybersecurity
• Represent CDC in high-level meetings and workshops, both internally and externally. Position CDC during the integration or separation of Siemens entities, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and build effective feedback loops. Support the definition and implementation of the overall organizational cybersecurity strategy.
• Ensure continuous and seamless monitoring of security events and incidents across Siemens' IT & OT environments. Drive the development and implementation of IT and OT security monitoring to ensure adequate protection of the company's constantly evolving infrastructure.
• Team Leadership & Operational Management: Manage and align with a globally distributed team specializing in security operations center & threat detection in IT and OT environments. Lead internal relations, manage direct reports, ensure adequate coverage, training, resource planning, and roadmap orchestration.
• Service Ownership & Stakeholder Management: Oversee service excellence within the diverse structure of Siemens and manage the complete SOC operations lifecycle. Maintain stakeholder relationships, coordinate global service operations, establish KPIs and metrics, and make decisions related to tooling and service processes. Adjust and update the scope of services as needed in response to feedback, regulatory requirements, best practices, and industry standards (NIST, MITRE, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Financial Oversight: Responsibly manage the finances and budget of the CDC organization. Lead the planning and budget negotiations for the service portfolio, including scope, and provide input for annual budget cycles.
• Project Contributions & Tool Development: Organize and coordinate contributions to central and partner-driven projects, collaborating with businesses, FT, IT and internal departments like CERT and Threat Intelligence. Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust tooling stack to support CDC/SOC operations and collaborations.
• Internal Collaboration: Foster and ensure close collaboration with neighboring teams such as threat intelligence, CERT, and ProductCERT, as well as with academic and research partners.
• External Engagement & Industry Collaboration: Ensure CDC’s presence in industry associations and major conferences, maintain exchanges with other SOCs and cybersecurity organizations, and foster partnerships with universities, research centers, and regional agencies.

Basic Required Experience & Skills

• Masters Degree in Information Technology, Computational Science, business information technology or similar from an accredited university.

• 5-8 years work experience in at least one of the following areas: Cybersecurity operations / SOC operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing or Vulnerability Management
• Advanced experience in critical cybersecurity services within time and budget
• Experience in leading technical specialists in distributed settings and complex environments
• Experience presenting and explaining complex technical topics to both management and technical partners
• Self-guided with the clear desire to become an acknowledged advisor inside and outside of our global Siemens cyber security community
• Established network to the worldwide cybersecurity community
• Fluent in spoken and written English, including security terminology
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent ability to interact with both technical specialists and non-technical staff in exceptional situations to ensure correct actions are taken and communication partners collaborate
• Strategic thinking and cross-collaboration

• German language skills are a plus.

What do we offer?

• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and feel a sense of belonging.
• A workplace that values curiosity and guarantees continuous learning, with development opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG.
• A wide range of flexible benefits for you and your family to enjoy.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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