<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p>IT Security Manager - SOC focused</p><p>Stuttgart, Germany (Hybrid – 60% Remote / 40% Onsite)</p><p>Full-Time | Permanent</p><p><br/></p><p>Overview</p><p>A leading Financial Services organisation is seeking a Senior IT Security Manager to join its growing cyber security function during a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. This is a strategic and hands-on position focused on strengthening and modernising the organisation’s security infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on SOC engineering, security architecture, cyber defence, and operational security capabilities.</p><p><br/></p><p>This opportunity offers the chance to play a key role in shaping the future security landscape of a highly recognised financial institution investing heavily across cloud, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives.</p><p><br/></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Drive the development, enhancement, and execution of the organisation’s IT Security Programme</li><li>Lead the strategic planning and design of security architecture and infrastructure</li><li>Build and enhance SOC engineering and cyber defence capabilities</li><li>Manage and improve SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response processes</li><li>Conduct security audits and penetration testing activities, implementing technical and organisational improvements where required</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve security policies, controls, and operational procedures</li><li>Provide security guidance to architecture, engineering, and software development teams</li><li>Work closely with senior IT leadership on cyber risk management and security strategy</li><li>Manage and coordinate relevant third-party security providers and vendors</li><li>Support broader infrastructure and security operations initiatives across the organisation</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>What’s on Offer</p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a major financial services transformation programme</li><li>Modern technology environment with significant investment across cyber and infrastructure</li><li>Hybrid working model – 60% remote / 40% onsite in Stuttgart</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Strong long-term career progression opportunities</li><li>Collaborative and international working environment</li></ul><p><br/></p><p>If you would be interested in learning more, please apply directly or contact Kieran Green for a confidential discussion.</p> </div>