IT Project Lead Infrastructure

Lead strategic web security initiatives covering cloud-based WAAP implementation and Kubernetes-based WAF migration.
IT Project Lead Infrastructure
Job description:
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Lead to manage two strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing the organization’s web application security landscape.
The first initiative involves evaluating and implementing a cloud-based Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) solution to replace the existing on-premises Web Application Firewall infrastructure, which currently protects approximately 60 applications.
In parallel, you will lead a proof of concept to assess the migration of the existing appliance-based WAF platform to a Kubernetes-based deployment model.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading both initiatives from planning and evaluation through implementation and delivery
Coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors and service providers
Managing interdependencies across multiple workstreams
Supporting the evaluation and selection of the future web application security platform
Overseeing proof-of-concept activities and documenting the results
Managing project scope, budget, timelines, risks and issues
Preparing management reports, decision papers and steering committee materials
Building stakeholder consensus and driving timely strategic decisions
Ensuring clear governance, accountability and communication throughout the projects
Job requirements
Proven experience leading complex IT infrastructure, cloud and/or cybersecurity projects within enterprise environments
Strong project management expertise covering planning, execution and delivery
Experience managing technology evaluations, proof-of-concept activities and implementation projects
Good understanding of web application security technologies, including WAF, API security and cloud-based security solutions
Familiarity with container platforms and Kubernetes-based architectures
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple technical workstreams
Strong vendor and service provider management experience
Ability to prepare senior management reports, decision papers and steering committee materials
Strong risk, issue, budget and timeline management capabilities
Professional project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or IPMA Level C/B, or equivalent professional experience
Strong leadership, organizational and stakeholder-management skills
Structured, analytical and detail-oriented working style
Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment
Resilient, dependable and results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership
Business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken (C1/C2)
About the customer:
Our client is an established financial services organization with an international environment and a strong focus on security, technology modernization and the protection of business-critical applications.
Requirements:
Nice to have
Cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent
Relevant cloud platform certification
Previous experience modernizing enterprise WAF or WAAP environments
Experience migrating appliance-based security platforms to containerized or Kubernetes-based architectures