Cyber Security Solution Architect EDR (m/f/d)

Company Description

As a leading international food wholesaler, METRO specializes in catering to hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With >15 million customers worldwide, our multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. We are expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We are committed to sustainability, recognized in various indices and rankings over the years. METRO operates in 32 countries with over 90,000 employees and sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23. Our ONE METRO spirit unites us with curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust.

About Us

Join our dynamic team of Cyber Defense Leaders and become a key player in safeguarding METRO. We are committed to fostering a secure environment where innovation thrives. As a Cyber Defense Leader, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop into a seasoned security practitioner within our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Integrate : Design and implement EDR/XDR solutions that align with METRO's detection and response strategy.
• Strategic Planning : Contribute to the roadmap for endpoint and extended detection capabilities, ensuring alignment with business and security goals.
• Operational Integration : Work closely with Security Operations to ensure seamless integration of EDR/XDR into daily processes.
• Global Collaboration : Engage with international teams and external vendors to drive solution adoption and continuous improvement.
• Mentorship and Growth : Step into an architectural role with support and guidance, even if you're transitioning from a senior engineering position.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least one leading EDR/XDR platform (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Cortex XDR, etc.).
• Solid understanding of detection and response principles and how they apply in enterprise environments.
• Ability to design and integrate security solutions into operational workflows.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional, international teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to long-term planning.
• Certifications such as CISSP, SANS, or vendor-specific credentials are a plus, but not required.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative environment.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Be part of a team of Cyber Defense Leaders that values your contributions and encourages professional development.
• Help shape the future of METRO's cyber defense at a global scale.

Additional Information

• To be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
• Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteen with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies