Founded in Parma in 1877, Barilla is now a global company present in more than 100 countries worldwide. Recognized as a symbol of Italian know-how, “The Joy of Food for a Better Life” is Barilla’s purpose to bring people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life. It's a commitment from field to fork, to bring to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products, made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains. Because what we eat today can change our tomorrow. Because good food is a joy for the present and a choice for a better future.

For our Region Central & Northern Europe at Barilla Deutschland GmbH in Cologne, we are looking for a for a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Specialist (fmd) who will support the infrastructure manager to carry out the teams assignment.

Job Purpose

As an Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Specialist , you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our company’s technology backbone. You’ll oversee proactive and reactive cybersecurity efforts, manage asset inventory, and lead project and incident management. Your work aligns with ISO27001 standards, emphasizing process definition and adherence. Regular travel to our Celle plant and occasional visits to other Barilla locations are part of the role.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Participation: You’ll actively engage in local and centrally initiated projects. Autonomy and teamwork are equally important.

• Collaboration with Service Providers: Work closely with various service providers, including helpdesk, local and global consultants, and cybersecurity experts. Interact with the central infrastructure team on common topics like network, licenses, and policies.

• Cybersecurity Focus: Serve as the local infrastructure team’s entry point for cybersecurity matters. Collaborate with the infrastructure manager and central security team on security-related projects.

• Infrastructure Monitoring and Management: Ensure the functionality and performance of our company’s infrastructure. Monitor global infrastructure components, including monitoring tools, backup systems, servers, and network devices.

• Continuous Improvement: Enhance infrastructure reliability, emphasizing cybersecurity, disaster recovery planning, monitoring tools, and asset management. Leverage internal and external expertise for support.

• Software and Hardware Inventory: Take responsibility for software and hardware inventory, covering servers, network equipment, and end-user devices.

  Your Profile

• Education and Experience : Education and Experience: A university degree in computer science or relevant training (e.g. IT-Specialist in Systems Integration), coupled with 1-2 years of IT or computer science work experience.

• Language Skills: Fluent in German and proficient in English.

• Technical Competencies:

• Good network knowledge, ideally with experience handling Cisco switches (Catalyst) and Cisco Next Generation Firewall.

• Familiarity with VMware and Microsoft-based systems.

• Experience working with ISO 27001.

• Exposure to vulnerability management and incident management.

• Soft Skills:

• Effective teamwork and communication.

• Analytical, solution-oriented thinking.

• Independence and structured work approach.

• Project management experience.

• Driver’s License: useful but not necessary.

  Our Offer

• Responsibility: You’ll have a high level of responsibility.

• Training and Development: Regular feedback, on-the-job training, and learning programs.

• Flexibility: Up to 50% Smart Working (Home Office).

• Diversity and Inclusion: Opportunities to engage in national and international projects.

• Well-Being: Enjoy free pasta, crispbread, fruits, and vegetables.

• Benefits: Access to our full product range, corporate benefits program, excellent insurance coverage, and an attractive retirement concept.

• Sports Program: Excellent rates in the UrbanSportsClub, with partial cost coverage.

• Office Space: Attractive office environment with convenient public transportation access.

• Positive Culture: Join a dynamic, motivated team with flat hierarchies and an inclusive working culture.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. Other classifications include, but are not limited to, family status, health status, multicultural differences, political ideas and sexual orientation.