Cybersecurity Innovation Manager (f/m/d)

Location: Germany; listed locations include Berlin and Erlangen. Flexible and remote work is available, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies and systems supporting the global energy transition across more than 90 countries.

What you will do

• Coordinate and implement proof-of-concepts and R&D projects for industrial cybersecurity technologies.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies and identify innovation opportunities.
• Build relationships with industry players, research institutions, governmental organizations, and strategic partners.
• Work with business areas to understand cybersecurity needs, test solutions, provide guidance, and align initiatives with business objectives.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and technical experts on product and solution security, including network architecture, security zones, barriers, logging, user management, SIEM, host protection, IDS, IPS, and anomaly detection.
• Conduct market research, gather customer feedback, and assess energy-sector threats and security risks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Digitalization, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related qualification.
• Many years of experience driving innovation and working with startups to bring cybersecurity solutions to market.
• Project management skills for leading cross-functional teams and taking innovation projects from ideation through implementation.
• Ability to shape the cybersecurity ecosystem through strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for engaging business areas, customers, and industry stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally domestically and internationally.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of industrial control system components and industrial protocols.
• Knowledge of hirify.global’s products and solutions portfolio, with customer-project or product-development experience.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options, with offices designed for collaboration and creativity.
• Employer-financed company pension scheme and the opportunity to become a hirify.global shareholder.
• Professional and personal development programmes and learning materials.
• Flexible working-time models, childcare options, trial part-time work, and sabbaticals.
• Inclusive workplace supporting equal opportunities and welcoming diverse perspectives.