Head of Network & Security (all genders)

  • Neutraubling (bei Regensburg), Deutschland, Regensburg (Maximilianstraße), Deutschland
  • 2026-0199

 

What’s your favorite drink? Whatever it is – there’s a good chance it was produced with the help of our digitalization solutions. Because Syskron GmbH is a proud part of Krones.digital – an international community of digital experts within the Krones Group. We’re fans of cutting‑edge technologies and develop innovative services and solutions that are used in the production of every fourth beverage bottle worldwide.

What unites us is the ambition to do more than just check off tasks on a to‑do list: we strive to create real added value for our customers and optimize beverage and liquid‑food production wherever there is still room for improvement – contributing to a more sustainable and better future. Yes, that’s ambitious! But we have a plan for how to make it happen: with people who seize opportunities, are passionate about their ideas, and believe in the power of our team. With open ears, appreciative communication, and mutual support – in the office, from home, from anywhere in the world. With creative freedom and an inspiring environment that drives you forward and supports your personal growth. That gives you security while leaving room for your life after work.

Let’s create impact beyond tomorrow – are you in?


Deine Aufgaben

Global Digitalization and Automation (GDA) brings together the global responsibility for the digitalization and automation of machines, lines, and services within the Krones Group. The Network & Security department is responsible for the technical and organizational foundations for secure, stable, and globally scalable industrial systems – from the machine to the line and all the way to the cloud. As part of organizational development, network, system, and product security have been combined into a single area of responsibility. For this central role, we are looking for an experienced leader as Head of Network & Security with the following responsibilities:


  • You lead the global Network & Security division in a functional, disciplinary, and strategic capacity.
  • You further develop international teams of technical specialists.
  • You are responsible for network, system, and product security across all environments.
  • You define and further develop global network and security architectures (IT / OT / Edge / Cloud) and enforce them.
  • You are responsible for standards, target architectures, and series concepts including machine and line integration.
  • You ensure operational stability, scalability, and industrial readiness throughout the entire lifecycle.
  • You make technical architecture and technology decisions (e.g., make‑or‑buy, technology selection, roadmaps).
  • You are responsible for the budget and costs in your department.
  • You work closely with Platform Core, OT, mechanical engineering, product, and project organizations.
  • You contribute to the implementation of security‑related requirements, including those according to IEC‑62443.

Dein Profil

  • You have several years of experience in network technology and network architectures with a strong IT/OT focus.
  • You have several years of leadership experience in technical teams or with highly specialized experts.
  • You possess a very good understanding of industrial production and automation environments.
  • You are familiar with global standards as well as scalable platform and series concepts.
  • You have experience working with security requirements in industrial products, systems, and platforms.
  • You are confident in managing complex, cross‑departmental and cross‑organizational topics.
  • You stand out with clear decision‑making and communication skills as well as a structured, realistic, and solution‑oriented way of working.
  • You have good German skills and very good English skills.

 

Deine Bewerbung

Wir konnten dein Interesse wecken? Dann bewirb dich!

Du kannst dich bei uns sowohl auf Deutsch als auch auf Englisch bewerben.

Wir freuen uns auf deine aussagefähigen Unterlagen.

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Diese Position ist auch für Menschen mit Schwerbehinderung geeignet.

Herr Florian Gebhard