PpWe are looking for a technically skilled bIT Security Specialist /b 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liServe as the technical authority on IT security within the local IT organization /li liDesign, implement, and validate security controls for networks, servers, endpoints, cloud services, and applications /li liSupport and guide infrastructure and development teams in adopting secure configurations and practices /li liLead technical investigations during security incidents, including root‑cause analysis and remediation /li liPerform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security hardening. /li liCollaborate with CISO/LISO to ensure alignment with group security strategy and compliance with ISO and GDPR /li liMonitor and evaluate emerging threats and recommend appropriate defensive measures. /li liDevelop practical security guidelines and provide training to IT colleagues /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field /li liStrong hands‑on experience with IT security technologies (firewalls, EDR/antivirus, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, VPN, encryption, etc.) /li liKnowledge of enterprise IT environments (Active Directory, M365, virtualization, cloud platforms) /li liProven ability to perform technical risk assessments and translate them into actionable recommendations /li liExperience with incident response and forensics is highly valued. /li liFamiliarity with ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements /li liProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC are a plus /li liExcellent communication skills and ability to mentor non‑specialist IT colleagues /li /ul h3Preferred Skills /h3 ul liExperience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services /li liKnowledge of secure software development practices /li liAbility to balance independent work with collaborative team engagement /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr