Job Description

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?

• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?

• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?

• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Lead and deliver internal OT security projects across Knauf’s production environments, working with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement practical, scalable security solutions

• Conduct threat and risk assessments for industrial control systems, production networks, and automation environments, defining effective mitigation measures to reduce exposure

• Strengthen OT asset management, security monitoring, and incident response, helping to improve visibility, detection, and response capabilities across internal industrial environments

• Design and support secure IT/OT network segmentation and architecture concepts, establishing clear security zones and improving the resilience of connected production systems

• Act as a trusted OT security advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity requirements, controls, and continuous improvement measures are embedded throughout the lifecycle of OT systems

Who you are

• Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related field, with solid experience in OT security engineering and broader cybersecurity roles

• Strong hands-on knowledge of OT/ICS environments, including production systems, industrial communication protocols, and the security challenges of IT/OT convergence

• Experienced in threat analysis, vulnerability management, asset discovery, and incident response within complex industrial or manufacturing environments

• Familiar with recognised OT security frameworks and regulations such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, KRITIS, NIS2, or the Cyber Resilience Act; relevant certifications are a strong plus

• A clear, collaborative communicator with strong analytical skills, comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams in a large, international organisation

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.

• Flexibility 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.

• Fitness and health Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.

• Daily time savings: Ample parking and access to public transport (train, bus).

• Welcome approach Individual onboarding days, company and team events

• Career and professional development Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.

• Benefits and vouchers Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.

• Bike leasing Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.

• Relocation support Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.