Business Security Partner (f/m/d)

Business Security Partner

We are looking for a Business Security Partner to join our Security & Resilience organization in Düsseldorf, Germany.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders while driving the development and implementation of security solutions for offices, facilities, and critical infrastructure across Europe. You will develop security plans, conduct risk assessments, lead security projects, and ensure that security measures support both business objectives and regulatory requirements.

As security systems become increasingly connected, you will play an important role in ensuring that physical security solutions are aligned with information security and cybersecurity requirements. You will work closely with business leaders, Facility Management, Information Security, Cyber Security, and external partners to deliver secure, resilient, and business-focused solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Act as a trusted security advisor to business stakeholders and management teams
• Develop security plans and conduct security risk assessments for offices, facilities, and critical infrastructure
• Lead security projects from concept and design through implementation and handover
• Define security requirements for new construction, office refurbishments, and other business initiatives
• Manage project scope, budget, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Drive the implementation of physical security solutions, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, and perimeter protection
• Ensure security solutions are designed and implemented in accordance with information security and cybersecurity requirements
• Collaborate closely with Information Security and Cyber Security teams to address cyber-physical security risks and ensure secure integration of security technologies
• Manage external consultants, security integrators, contractors, and installation partners
• Support executive protection programs through residential security assessments and the implementation of executive home protection measures
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Your profile

• University degree in Security Management, Information Security, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Several years of experience in physical security, corporate security, critical infrastructure security, or a comparable environment
• Proven experience developing security plans and conducting security risk assessments
• Strong track record of leading and delivering security projects
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, suppliers, and installation partners
• Strong understanding of physical security technologies, security system design, and risk mitigation measures
• Good understanding of information security and cybersecurity principles, with the ability to work effectively across both domains
• Experience with connected security systems, cyber-physical security risks, and secure system implementation
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Growth mindset with openness to new technologies and a willingness to continuously develop relevant skills and capabilities
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities
• Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken