Cybersecurity & IT Lead

We are looking for a new member of our team with strategic vision and technical expertise to lead our technology infrastructure and security strategy. As IT Lead & Cybersecurity, you will play a key role in ensuring the resilience of our systems, leading the IT & Systems team and ensuring compliance with security standards in a high-tech environment.

As part of the IT & Operations team, you will report directly to the Head of Operations and will be responsible for the integrity and availability of our digital assets.

Your responsibilities:

1. Corporate IT Leadership and Management:

• Team management: Leading, supervising and coordinating the work of the technical team.
• Infrastructure and Assets: Organising, implementing and maintaining IT systems, networks and applications. Managing the lifecycle, procurement and supply of equipment for staff.
• Governance: Oversee the internal infrastructure (servers, networks and perimeter) and ensure high-quality technical support for users.

2. Cybersecurity and Risk Management:

• Prevention: Analyse threats, detect security breaches and implement defence mechanisms to mitigate attacks on vulnerable points.
• Vulnerabilities: Select and implement vulnerability management tools, establishing a schedule for scanning products and systems.
• Incident Management: Lead the response to security incidents to follow up on findings with product teams.
• Continuity: Responsible for the strategy regarding backups, restoration and disaster recovery plans.
• Operations and Incident Response: Active monitoring of alerts (EDR, firewalls, phishing and data breaches) to move from automatic detection to actual remediation, ensuring that confirmed threats are addressed.
• Infrastructure Hygiene and Vulnerabilities: Cleaning up access in the cloud (AWS/GCP), resuming asset scanning and monitoring vulnerable libraries both in the data centre and in the development pipeline.
• Compliance and Awareness: Managing annual training, internal safety bulletins, maintaining documentation and carrying out risk assessments.

3. Compliance:

• Standards: Ensure compliance with national and international standards (ISO 27001, ENS, etc.).
• Audits: Provide technical evidence for external audits and support the System Manager on cloud and product-related matters.
• Awareness: Plan and deliver security training initiatives for staff, supplemented by regular communications on best practice.

Qualifications: Higher vocational training qualification or university degree relevant to the post and its duties. Will be assessed on the basis of relevant experience.

Experience: 2 to 5 years Languages: Advanced English, particularly in terms of reading comprehension. Attitudes: initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, analytical skills, empathy and communication.

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of network management, servers and perimeter security.
• Experience in administering identity management platforms (LDAP, OAuth2 and similar).
• In-depth knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001 / ENS).
• Experience in managing cloud infrastructure and using tools for scanning and monitoring security alerts.

Furthermore, the following knowledge would be an advantage:

• Experience in high-availability environments and in-house technology products.
• Knowledge of patch automation and component lifecycle management.

Be part of a high-tech company with its own product, operating worldwide in critical environments. The opportunity to develop a global career and be part of a team made up of highly qualified and experienced staff. A highly competitive fixed and variable salary package, commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Working from home (WFH) in accordance with company policy. A collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment. Flexible remuneration and ongoing training.