As part of the scaling phase of Northwave Deutschland GmbH and the development of the management team, we are looking for a dedicated Director Managed Security Services.
As Head of Managed Security Services you will be part of the Northwave Germany management team and report directly to the management. You will work in close coordination with the other departments in Germany and the Netherlands.
The framework conditions for marketing, product development and commercialisation are created from our headquarters in Utrecht. You have a clear vision for the further development of the company and take an active role.

Your mission

You are responsible for the expansion and management of our security services in Germany. What exactly does that mean? Well...
Our Managed Services around Business, Bytes and Behaviour are ready to operate independently in the DACH region. In close coordination with the teams in the Netherlands, you will pursue the increasing independence of the German branch. You will be responsible for building and leading the operational teams to ensure a smooth and efficient way of working, always with the ambition to integrate our services. Because that's what Northwave is all about. You are responsible for the quality of recurring services and ensure that our services always meet the highest standards. At the same time, you will recognise potential for scaling and implement this successfully. You design the range of services and ensure that our services are seamlessly connected to the German market and its requirements. You will identify opportunities for managed security services and realize them together with the sales team.

You lead a continuously growing team of Northwaver:innen. You promote the further development of your team members and hold development discussions with them. When selecting new team members, you emphasise cultural fit.
In this position, you are also responsible for annual planning and keep track of the (financial) figures and targets. You actively seek collaboration with other European teams within Northwave so that we can realise our vision together.

The location for this role is ideally our DACH headquarters in Leipzig.

Our Ambition

Our goal is to become one of the market leaders in the field of cyber security in Germany. To achieve this, we use the solid (technological) basis developed in the Netherlands and the authority we have already built up, combined with a local organisation that serves the German market. As Head of Managed Security Services, you can play a key role in achieving and actively shaping our goal.

Our Offer

As Head of Managed Security Services at Northwave Deutschland GmbH, you will have the opportunity to live entrepreneurship with a safety net. You will have the opportunity to put together your own team and work with them to build something, realise ideas and break new ground. You will always benefit from the excellent reputation that Northwave has already earned in the industry, an inspiring corporate culture that supports you in your role as a leader and shows you trust and appreciation. You will be supported by proven technologies and over 230 enthusiastic cybersecurity experts at our headquarters in Utrecht.

You have proven expertise in the management of IT operations thanks to a relevant degree and professional experience. You have experience in and enjoy building and scaling managed services.
You have an inspiring and collaborative leadership style and can clearly communicate and realise your vision. In addition, you have the ability and desire to build and lead a team to success and at the same time regularly act as an expert for our customers. Very good German and English skills round off your profile.

Interested?

What is important to you in your next step? We would love to hear from you and would like to talk to you. For more information, apply directly or contact Katja.

katja.hempel@northwave-security.com

+49 173 6872818