Head of Application Security (f/m/d)

Job Description

You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?

Then become a playmaker (f/m/d) and join our team as Head of Application Security (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology (EDT).

Wir spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Gestaltung der Energiewende, indem wir die digitale Transformation von E.ON in ganz Europa vorantreiben. Wir entwickeln kreative Ideen, gehen neue Wege, lassen Visionen Wirklichkeit werden und erwecken innovative Technologien zum Leben. Unser Ziel ist die Entwicklung und Bereitstellung nachhaltiger Technologielösungen, denn...​

...it`s on us to make new energy work!

The Team - your impact

As Head of Application Security (f/m/d) you are responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive application security strategy across all software development activities. You will staff and lead a team of security engineers and work closely with development, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).


  • Leadership: Staffing, mentoring, and leading the Application Security team
  • Application Security Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain our application security strategy in line with business goals, regulatory and internal requirements
  • Secure Development Lifecycle: Partner with development, product management, and operations teams to integrate security into the SDLC, ensuring secure coding practices, threat modeling, and code reviews
  • Security Tools and Automation: Select, implement, and manage tools for static and dynamic code analysis, and security monitoring to automate security testing
  • Compliance and Governance: Create and maintain security standards and guidelines in line our with Cyber Security Governance Framework
  • Training and Awareness: Support application security training and awareness for developers, engineers, and product managers


  • Extensive experience in application security and secure software development in hybrid environments
  • Track record in leading distributed and diverse teams
  • Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and experience with security testing tools
  • Deep understanding of international regulations and industry standards and ability to transfer them into internal rules
  • Proven experience integrating security into Agile or DevOps environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Fluency in German and English is mandatory

  • Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It's even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
  • Advance your development: We grow - and we want you to grow with us! We support you with individual trainings and push your personal and professional development to the next level.
  • Elevate your mobility: we offer you different mobility options.
  • Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
  • This is by far not all... We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.

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