We are looking for a technically skilled IT Security Specialist to act as the technical lead for IT security within our organization. This role serves as the key reference point for IT teams on security matters, combining hands‑on technical expertise with the ability to guide and mentor others. The candidate will design, implement, and validate security controls across infrastructure and applications, support incident response activities, and ensure our IT environment remains resilient, compliant, and aligned with group security strategy.
Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority on IT security within the local IT organization
Design, implement, and validate security controls for networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, and applications
Support and guide infrastructure and development teams in adopting secure configurations and practices
Lead technical investigations during security incidents, including root‑cause analysis and remediation
Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security hardening
Collaborate with CISO/LISO to ensure alignment with group security strategy and compliance with ISO and GDPR
Monitor and evaluate emerging threats and recommend appropriate defensive measures
Develop practical security guidelines and provide training to IT colleagues

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Strong hands‑on experience with IT security technologies (firewalls, EDR/antivirus, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, VPN, encryption, etc.)
Knowledge of enterprise IT environments (Active Directory, M365, virtualization, cloud platforms)
Proven ability to perform technical risk assessments and translate them into actionable recommendations
Experience with incident response and forensics is highly valued
Familiarity with ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC are a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor non‑specialist IT colleagues

Preferred Skills

Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services
Knowledge of secure software development practices
Ability to balance independent work with collaborative team engagement

Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Automotive
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