PWe 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. /ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong: /pulliServe as the technical authority on IT security within the local IT organization /liliDesign, implement, and validate security controls for networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, and applications /liliSupport and guide infrastructure and development teams in adopting secure configurations and practices /liliLead technical investigations during security incidents, including root-cause analysis and remediation /liliPerform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security hardening. /liliCollaborate with CISO/LISO to ensure alignment with group security strategy and compliance with ISO and GDPR /liliMonitor and evaluate emerging threats and recommend appropriate defensive measures. /liliDevelop practical security guidelines and provide training to IT colleagues /li /ulpbr/ppstrongQualifications /strong: /pulliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field /liliStrong hands-on experience with IT security technologies (firewalls, EDR/antivirus, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, VPN, encryption, etc.) /liliKnowledge of enterprise IT environments (Active Directory, M365, virtualization, cloud platforms) /liliProven ability to perform technical risk assessments and translate them into actionable recommendations /liliExperience with incident response and forensics is highly valued. /liliFamiliarity with ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements /liliProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC are a plus /liliExcellent communication skills and ability to mentor non-specialist IT colleagues /li /ulpbr/ppstrongPreferred Skills /strong: /pulliExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services /liliKnowledge of secure software development practices /liliAbility to balance independent work with collaborative team engagement /li /ul