Job details:

• Permanent position in Lodz
• Full-time
• Hybrid work
• Candidates have to be located in Poland
• Relocation to Lodz, Poland is possible
• Industry: Food / Manufacturing
• This is a global leadership role with key stakeholders located in Belgium, Zurich, Poland, India, Mexico, and other locations of our global footprint, and might require up to 25% travel.

Scope:

The client is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader for the crucial role of Director Security Operations (SecOps). This key position is a cornerstone of our digital transformation journey and reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

As the Director of SecOps, you will be at the forefront of shaping and evolving our SecOps capabilities. This role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including incident response in collaboration with strategic suppliers, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and breach simulations. You will ensure that our organization is continuously conducting security testing and prepared to respond to security incidents.

This position presents a unique challenge and opportunity to build a robust SecOps framework that not only protects our assets but also supports our strategic goals. If you are passionate about security, innovative in your approach, and eager to lead a team to new heights in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, we invite you to join us in securing our digital future.

The candidate will:

• Assume a pivotal leadership role in driving BC's digitization efforts, focusing on our Security Operations, tools, procedures, and policies
• Lead, mentor and inspire the SecOps team, including Security Engineers, in evaluating and prioritizing security operations across BC, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity
• Develop and lead the strategic vision for the next generations Security Operations Center (SOC) services, aligning with organizational goals
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the security operations center (SOC), ensuring effective threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and continuous monitoring
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to protect company assets and data
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• As overall responsible for the global cyber incident response plan, ensure rapid and effective response to security incidents and coordinate, and lead investigations of security breaches, working with internal teams and external partners as necessary
• Stay updated on emerging digital risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to proactively address potential threats
• Collaborate with other digital teams (e.g. application management, technology services) to ensure a secure IT landscape

Skills:

• Graduate degree in IT/technology, information technology, computer science, network technology, engineering, or a comparable field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience including managing multi-cultural, dispersed Information Security teams and overseeing security operations
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE, CIS)
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Proficient in English
• Proven experience with SIEM systems, incident response, threat management, vulnerability management, red/purple teaming and breach simulation exercise, forensics and security monitoring
• Experience in the consumer goods industry is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to security operations and experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting security audits
• The ability to bring people together and mobilize individuals to pursue a joint agenda
• Ability to drive change in a collaborative way on a global scale
• Independent and self-driven personality
• Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization

The ideal candidate…

• Brings the ability to conceptualize and articulate a clear vision for the transformation of Information Security, aligning with the company's strategy and culture, demonstrating foresight and planning in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
• Able to manage outsourced managed security services providers (E.g., 24/7 SOC, Incident Detection and Response, Threat Intelligence)
• Exhibits a passion for user-centric technology and innovation, constantly seeking to improve service quality, efficiency and security
• Embraces agile methodologies and flexible thinking to adapt to changing technology trends and business needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different levels of the organization and with external partners
• Possesses excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex digital standards and regulatory in a clear and persuasive manner to stakeholders at all levels, including non-technical audiences
• Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations, identify critical issues, and make bold, strategic decisions to drive progress
• Inspires and motivates people, encouraging innovation and ownership, while providing guidance and support to achieve high performance and meet digital transformation and regulatory goals
• Maintains focus and composure in the face of setbacks, showing resilience in articulating security incident resolution and the ability to pivot strategies as necessary in response to new challenges and opportunities