Vulnerability Management Expert (m/f/d)

METRO is a leading international food wholesaler which specialises in serving the needs of hotels, restaurants, and caterers (HoReCa) as well as independent merchants (Traders). Around the world, METRO has approx. 15 million customers who benefit from the wholesale company’s unique multichannel mix: customers can purchase their goods in one of the large stores in their area as well as by delivery (Food Service Distribution, FSD) – all digitally supported and connected. In parallel, METRO MARKETS is being developed as an international online marketplace for the needs of professional customers which has been growing and expanding continuously since 2019. Acting sustainably is one of the company principles of METRO which has been listed in various sustainability indices and rankings, including MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. METRO operates in more than 30 countries and employs over 85,000 people worldwide. In financial year 2023/24, METRO generated sales of €31 billion.

Company Overview: METRO AG is dedicated to protecting its assets and continually optimizing its attack surface. We believe that controlling the Attack Surface is the most essential part of vulnerability management. Join our team of cyber defense experts in Düsseldorf and play a crucial role in establishing and enhancing our Attack Surface Management capabilities.

Role Overview: As a Vulnerability Management Expert, you will lead and steer the development, maintenance, and strategic direction of Attack Surface Management capabilities for METRO AG. You will act as a central point of responsibility, providing technical guidance to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities within our environment, ultimately reducing the risk of associated incidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership: Take ownership of the vulnerability management process, focusing on attack surface management.
• Outcome Responsibility: Be responsible for the performance and deliverables of the operational VM services provided for the global METRO organization.
• Leadership: Lead initiatives to improve the security posture of the company.
• Collaboration: Work closely with MSSP Analysts to optimize detection and response capabilities.
• Strategic Guidance: Oversee current tools and technologies, providing strategic guidance to continuously improve Attack Surface Management.
• Team Structure: You will be part of a very international team of cyber defense experts based in Düsseldorf, collaborating with service providers delivering the operational service.

• A degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 3-8 years of experience in technical risk reduction.
• A collaborative and knowledge-sharing attitude.
• Proven experience in leading the development, maintenance, and strategic direction of Attack Surface Management capabilities.
• Strong technical guidance skills for proactive vulnerability identification and remediation.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours with the option of mobile working 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.