Information Technology Security Specialist

At SARIA Food & Pharma, our activities are characterized by connected value chains, decades of shared market expertise and a unifying spirit of innovation to continuously develop our people and our products. Van Hessen, Devro, and Bioiberica use animal raw materials to create their wide range of products, which are ubiquitous and universal, but anything but ordinary. With a complementary portfolio of casings for the sausage industry that includes natural and collagen-based casings, Devro and Van Hessen are leading product experts in their industry. The global life science company Bioiberica produces active ingredients for humans, animals, and plants, from starting material it receives from Van Hessen. We create the added layer of value with our products and services, improve the well-being of all by taking life science further and combine our attention to detail with the extraordinary, because it all matters. About the role Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will play a critical part in the global IT function of SARIA Food & Pharma. You will be responsible for responding to security events and taking appropriate action to mitigate impacts to the associated IT Services and carry out post-incident forensic investigations. Responsibilities Security System Design and Implementation: Designing and deploying security solutions, often involving third-party vendors, to protect against threats Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management: Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks in software, hardware, and network systems Incident Response and Recovery: Managing the organization's response to security breaches, including recovery efforts Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitoring the organization's systems for security threats and conducting analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities Security Audits and Compliance: Conducting regular security audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations Research and Development: Keeping abreast of the latest security trends and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture Collaboration and Communication: Working with other teams within the organization to improve security through effective communication and collaboration Vendor Management: Managing relationships with external security vendors to ensure they meet the organization's security standards About you Minimum 4 years of experience of writing information security policies and procedures Excellent knowledge of information security standards and frameworks Strong communication and collaborative working skills to identify business challenges and to bring about business process change Proactive self-starter, self-directed and driven to excellence in all aspects of role Creative and persistent problem solver Good working knowledge of Microsoft product suite If you are interested in this position, please apply with your cv and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.