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Head of Security Germany / Country Security Officer (mf/f/d)

Thales in Germany is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security aerospace as well ascyber security and digital identity markets.

Your missionasHead of Security Germany / Country Security Officer

• Act as the national functional head and primary authority for all security matters concerning people property information and operations in Germany

• Ensure compliance with German laws national classified information regulations GDPR and THALES Group security policies

• Serve as officially appointed Sicherheitsbevollmächtigter (SiBe) and Geheimschutzbeauftragter for Germany

• Conduct risk threat and vulnerability analyses and implement appropriate physical organizational and procedural security measures

• Lead crisis management activities and continuously enhance security and resilience processes

• Coordinate and supervise the security network across all THALES entities in Germany and ensure alignment with the Group Security Department (DSG)

• Represent Germany in global security governance forums and act as the primary liaison with national authorities and relevant stakeholders

We are looking forward to:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a comparable senior security position within a multinational company or a governmental authority (armed forces police intelligence services customs judiciary or economic security)

• In-depth expertise in national classified information protection risk management and crisis management

• Strong knowledge of German security regulations and defense security clearance requirements

• Masters degree (or equivalent) and an additional recognized qualification in security or business protection

• Solid understanding of IS/IT systems and cyber protection principles

• Proficiency in MS Office MS Project MS Visio Power BI and data analysis tools

• Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills with the ability to operate under pressure in a complex multinational environment

• Willingness to travel frequently including at short notice

• Fluent German and English are mandatory; French is a strong asset

The Group invests more than 4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas particularly for critical environments such as Artificial Intelligence cybersecurityquantumand cloud technologies.

In 2024 the Group generatedsales of 20.6 billion.

For our more than83000 employeesin 68 countries weopen upvisionary perspectives realise individual careerpathsand enable creative freedom. This isachieved with courageversatilityand the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive.With our sustainable value-focused management we support diversity actively.

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At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it YourTalent AcquisitioncontactLisaUngemachis looking forward to your online application onourCareer portal.

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