Senior It Security Specialist

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry worldwide for more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure, and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11,737 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 92 locations in 25 countries. In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow with system solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics, and Propulsion.

We are looking for a:

Senior IT Security Specialist (m/f/x)

Where we need you: The Sr. IT Security Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the security of our global IT systems and protecting the organization from cyber threats. This role involves developing and implementing security measures, monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents across multiple regions. When necessary, the Sr. Specialist IT Security Global administers systems, configuring and patching them where necessary.

Main responsibilities:

1. Based on the IT Strategy and IT Systems architecture, develop, implement and keep updated security policies, protocols, and procedures.
2. Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments, also travelling across the different RA locations if necessary.
3. Periodically check monitoring systems to identify unusual activity and potential threats.
4. Respond to security breaches and lead the investigations and mitigations.
5. Lead analysis of IT security incidents, providing mitigations and remedies.
6. Collaborate with IT and other departments globally to enhance security measures.
7. Coordinate periodical meetings with the global departments and IT Operations to align on current cybersecurity maturity level and agree on actions and next steps.
8. Stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies.
9. Provide training and guidance to staff on security best practices.
10. Be part of Application initiatives, coordinating the IT security topics, providing suggestions and being the gate to pass before starting the implementation process.
11. Coordinate global and targeted phishing campaigns, and report the results and proposed countermeasures to the open points.
12. Administer the IT Security tool for the RA Division.
13. Increase the awareness of IT and Business about Cybersecurity, also with communication campaigns targeting the end users.

How to convince us:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience as an IT Security Specialist or similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of IT security protocols, systems, and applications.
4. Excellent IT Infrastructure background, networking, firewalling, Linux, Windows environment administration, CA environment, and servers.
5. Experience with security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.
6. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
7. Excellent knowledge of English (minimum B2).
8. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.
9. Willingness to travel (driving license B).
10. Well-developed interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving thinking, ability to plan efficiently the workload, ability to prioritize work cohesion, and encourage collaboration within the team complete the profile.

What we offer:

1. An individual new-hire training plan, flexible working hours, paid overtime, working time account, possibility to work from home, free parking, company canteen, supplementary pension fund, Corporate Benefits web platform, and company discounts with local businesses.
2. Opportunity for professional and personal growth in a very fast-paced environment with challenging goals.
3. Specific and constant internal and external training courses for individual and organizational development.
4. A certified Famiglia&Lavoro Audit reality of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
5. The opportunity to work within a modern and highly technological production plant, with the values of an international family business.

Location: Senior IT Specialist • Laives (BZ), ITALY