cybersecurity specialist

About the role

As an cybersecurity specialist, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing the information security strategy. Your primary responsibility is to identify, assess, and drive mitigation of potential risks in our systems and processes to protect the organization’s data and systems.

You will also play a pivotal role in the security incident management process.

You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including IT, to promote security awareness and implement effective strategies, reporting to the manager information security.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and drive the implementation of mitigation strategies
• Manage the third-party risk management program
• Lead the response to security incidents, breaches, and disasters
• Support with internal security consulting and tool maintenance
• Ensure adherence to data protection laws and regulatory requirements
• Provide advice on the implementation of technical security policies
• Develop and deliver security awareness training for employees
• Continually identify opportunities to reduce risk within the organization
• Provide regular reporting on security metrics

Qualifications / skills

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related field
• Relevant working experience in information technology
• Broad knowledge of information security technologies, techniques, and processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess IT risks and propose effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English
• Proactive mindset with a keen eye for detail and the ability to challenge the status quo
• Upholds the highest ethical standards in all aspects of work
• Experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 would be beneficial
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC etc. would be beneficial

What's in it for you?

• Personal and professional development opportunities and programs
• Latest tech devices and all the tools you need to be successful in your role
• Commuting travel costs covered (by car or public transport)
• Pension and cycle-to-work scheme
• Subsidized fresh daily lunches at our support office
• Flexible public holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Varied team days and social events (from food trucks and quizzes at the office to parties on boats)
• Spacious office in a historic building surrounded by gardens

About citizenM

citizenM is an affordable luxury hotel chain for mobile citizens of the world. We currently have hotels in the Netherlands, France, UK, Switzerland, Denmark, USA, and Asia, with more to come soon. We like to do things differently. This means our hotels are not traditional… and neither are our support offices. We're open-minded, with kind hearts and global minds.