Senior Cyber Security Solutions Architect

Business Unit: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
- Location: Berlin, BE, DE, 10405 Duderstadt, NI, DE, 37115
- Contract Type: regular
- Scope of employment: full-time
- Contact Person: Katharina Nolte
- Job ID: 7756

**Summary Statement**:
The Ottobock Cybersecurity Team is comprised of experienced and dedicated cybersecurity professionals with the mission to sustainably protect Ottobock’s information assets and infrastructure worldwide - and to demonstrate that protection through verifiable results. The team is responsible for defining and implementing risk-based cybersecurity management across the Ottobock Group globally. It monitors the implementation of defined controls, conducts assessments to evaluate risks, and defines mitigation measures. Based on those insights, current threat developments, existing and new regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies, the team advises IT and business departments and drives initiatives and projects to enhance cybersecurity worldwide.

As a **Senior Cyber Security Solutions Architect (f/m/d)**, you will take technical responsibility for the further development and implementation of Ottobock’s global cybersecurity architecture. You will actively design secure, future-proof IT security solutions based on the Microsoft Security Tech Stack, coordinate internal and external experts, and ensure cybersecurity is not only planned but also implemented—hands-on, scalable, and effective.

You want to do more than just consult? You’re not interested in endless strategy papers but want to dive deep into the technology, develop real solutions, and implement them yourself? Then join our dynamic, international Cybersecurity Team

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Design and implement modern, technical security architectures based on the Microsoft Security Tech Stack (e.g., Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, etc.)
- Technically implement security solutions in close collaboration with internal IT and business units as well as external partners
- Coordinate external consultants, review their work, and integrate their solutions into our system landscape
- Identify, evaluate, and secure vulnerabilities and threat scenarios within the IT infrastructure
- Support and lead projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity globally - hands-on and deeply technical
- Work closely with the CISO, acting as a technical sparring partner - and potentially as deputy in the future
- Contribute to the international cybersecurity team through weekly virtual meetings and regular in-person gatherings

**Qualifications**:

- Several years (minimum 5) of professional experience in cybersecurity, ideally in an architectural or strategic consulting role
- In-depth expertise in the Microsoft Security Tech Stack, especially:

- Microsoft Defender (for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, IoT)
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- Microsoft Purview (Information Protection & Compliance)
- Azure Security Center / Microsoft Entra / Conditional Access
- Experience designing and implementing security architectures in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
- Solid knowledge in Operational Technology (OT), especially:

- Segmentation, monitoring, and protection of OT environments
- Application of standards such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82
- Experience integrating security requirements across the entire software development lifecycle (SSDL)—planning, design, development, testing, and operations
- Ability to advise development teams on secure architectural decisions and DevSecOps practices
- Familiarity with secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS)
- Knowledge in static and dynamic code analysis, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and automated security testing
- Independent, solution-oriented work style - you take initiative and deliver results
- Strong team player mentality in an international, dynamic environment
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, architecture reviews, and security evaluations
- Capability to develop security strategies and roadmaps in close coordination with the CISO and other stakeholders
- Experience integrating OT security into existing IT security architectures
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary international teams (e.g., IT, OT, Production, Engineering)
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English (written and spoken)
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AZ-500, SC-100, CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent are a plus

**Benefits**:

- Flexible and family-friendly working time models
- Mobile work options and 30 vacation days
- Attractive salary package, company pension plan, and private accident insurance
- Comprehensive onboarding program for an optimal start
- Corporate benefits and discounts at local businesses
- Individual development and training opportunities through the Ottobock Academy and external training providers

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