Networking and Security Lead

We are a fast-changing gaming company known for our creativity, innovation, and passion for gaming. We embrace hybrid working models, have a global reach, and are committed to fostering a dynamic work environment. With an evolving network infrastructure and a need for improvements in security, we are seeking a visionary leader to manage, secure, and uplift our networking environment to support our continued growth.

As the Networking and Security Lead, you will lead our networking and security initiatives across our hybrid infrastructure. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of our networking team, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our infrastructure, which includes 700+ endpoints, hybrid workers, and a mix of on-premises and cloud-based services. You will drive improvements to our network, ensure appropriate security practices, and implement a 24/7 monitoring service.

A key focus will be reducing friction in the end-user experience, ensuring seamless connectivity and security for our teams, wherever they are working.

• Lead and manage the networking and security team, fostering collaboration and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Manage our network infrastructure and connectivity, ensuring high availability and performance across 700+ endpoints, onsite in Frankfurt as well as our colocation facilities.
• Manage our device access control, utilizing technology such as Palo Alto, WAFs, Cisco, O365, and Intune for all edge of network security
• Endpoint detection and response, improving our endpoint security posture including mobiles, cloud services, desktops, and mobile devices.
• Create and manage the department’s budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Establish and develop a 24/7 security monitoring service, utilizing the existing team and identifying necessary tools and processes to develop our incident response plan.
• Collaborate with IT and wider stakeholders to embed networking and security initiatives to enhance our users experience.
• Plan and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in collaboration with the IT Director.
• CISSP certification (or currently preparing to take the exam)
• 7+ years of experience within security fields with at least 3 of these in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure including design, implementation, and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of corporate firewalls, corporate networks, colocation and cloud environments
• Demonstrate ability in all areas of detection. NDR, EDR, XDR and AI-Driven detection
• Solid understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity, compliance, and security standards
• Experience in managing and developing budgets to assign resources

What you can expect from us

Career Path 

Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 

Relocation Support 

We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. 

You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).

Company Apartment 

To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.

Public Transport Pass 

Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.

Gym Card 

A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.

State-of-the-art Office

We’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots.

Hybrid Working
We believe in the value of in-person collaboration while also supporting flexibility. Our hybrid working model includes three days per week in the office and the option to work remotely up to two days per week, unless role-specific requirements or business needs require you to be on site.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities and are proud to be a truly global team, with employees from over 42 countries contributing their ideas, cultures, and perspectives every day.

German Classes 

Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family. 

Events

Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!

Vacation Days 

At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.