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Senior IT Security Specialist

Posted 7 Jul 2025
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7 to 15 years
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Full-time
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English (Fluent)

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Join SBM Offshore as a Senior IT Security Specialist

Purpose

  • As a Senior IT Security Specialist, you develop and implement advanced security strategies to protect the organization's information systems. Conduct risk assessments, manage security incidents, and ensure compliance with security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance overall IT security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and Implement Security Strategies: Lead the development and implementation of IT security strategies and policies to protect the organization's information systems and data assets.
  • Conduct Security Assessments: Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis to identify potential threats and weaknesses in the IT infrastructure.
  • Incident Response Management: Develop and manage incident response plans and procedures, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents and breaches.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, laws, and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Regularly review and update security policies to reflect changes in regulatory requirements.
  • Security Awareness Training: Design and conduct security awareness training programs for employees to promote best practices and enhance the organization's overall security posture.
  • Collaboration with IT and Business Units: Work closely with IT teams, business units, and senior management to integrate security measures into all aspects of IT operations and business processes.
  • Security Architecture Design: Oversee the design and implementation of secure network architectures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies.
  • Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate and manage the security risks associated with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they comply with the organization's security policies and standards.
  • Monitor and Analyze Security Alerts: Continuously monitor security alerts and logs, analyze potential security events, and take appropriate actions to mitigate threats.
  • Security Reporting: Prepare detailed security reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting key security metrics, incidents, and risk mitigation activities.
  • Project Leadership: Lead and participate in security-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with business objectives.
  • Mentorship and Development: Mentor and guide junior security team members, providing technical expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field is required.
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) are preferred.
  • Master's Degree: A master’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.

Experience

  • Minimum Experience: At least 7 years of experience in IT security, information security management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Technical Skills: Proven experience in managing and overseeing IT security operations, including network security, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations center (SOC) activities.
  • Knowledge Areas:
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
  • Experience with security technologies including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption tools.
  • Project Management: Experience in defining and implementing IT security policies and procedures, managing security projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Incident Management: Demonstrated ability to manage security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Team Leadership: Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior security professionals.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Certifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
  • Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of cybersecurity.

Functional Competencies

  • Compliance
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Business Partnering
  • Digital savvy
  • Business Acumen
  • Contract Management
  • Change Management
  • Systems and Technology

©SBM Offshore N.V.

At SBM Offshore, our people have unrivaled experience and understanding of the needs of the global offshore energy industry. Our product development is driven by evolving market demand.
SBM Offshore provides floating production solutions to the offshore energy industry, over the full product life-cycle. The Company is market leading in leased floating production systems with multiple units currently in operation and…


At SBM Offshore, our people have unrivaled experience and understanding of the needs of the global offshore energy industry. Our product development is driven by evolving market demand.

SBM Offshore provides floating production solutions to the offshore energy industry, over the full product life-cycle. The Company is market leading in leased floating production systems with multiple units currently in operation and has unrivalled operational experience in this field. The Company’s main activities are the design, supply, installation, operation and the life extension of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels. These are either owned and operated by SBM Offshore and leased to its clients or supplied on a turnkey sale basis.

Group companies employ approximately 7,000 people worldwide. Full time company employees totaling 4,900 are spread over five regional centers, eleven operational shore bases and the offshore fleet of vessels. A further 2,100 are working for the joint ventures with several construction yards.

The Group is committed to conducting business in a sustainable way over the long-term by developing close relationships with local people, communities and businesses in host countries, and by safeguarding the natural environment.

It is our goal and driving ambition to be the trusted partner of choice, delivering reliable, complete floating production solutions that create value for SBM Offshore’s clients, by sustainably and passionately leveraging the Company’s technology and operating experience.

Engineering
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7,000 employees