Senior Information Security Specialist

Daikin Industries; Bochum; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in technology is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to lead their security program across the EMEA Development Centre. This role involves assessing cybersecurity risks and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements including NIS2 and Cyber Resilience Act. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in IoT security, and strong communication skills in English. The position offers competitive salary and benefits with the option for hybrid work from home.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Attractive fringe benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in information security, preferably within IoT.
• Familiarity with RED DA compliance.
• Ability to balance data protection with business objectives.

Aufgaben

• Support the implementation of the Information Security Program within the EDC.
• Guide development teams in compliance with NIS2, CRA, and internal policies.
• Contribute to security awareness and training programs.

Kenntnisse

Information security expertise

IoT technologies

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Economics, Engineering, Law

Tools

ISO27001

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Information Security Specialist

Entity: Daikin Europe HQ

Job Category: Research and Development

Location: Ghent, East Flanders, BE

Job Requisition ID: 2500

As Senior Information Security Specialist, you play a leading role in defining and applying our Information Security Program across the EMEA Development Centre (EDC). You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and reporting on legal, IT, and cybersecurity risks to information assets, and for ensuring that our systems and processes are secure and compliant with legal, internal, and contractual requirements. A significant part of your role will involve working closely with the Information Security leadership and giving direction to our development teams to ensure that our IoT products and development processes comply with applicable legislation. This includes NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act (RED DA), as well as internal information security policies.

You will be supported by your EDC colleagues and collaborate closely with the central Information Security Team.

The exact scope of responsibilities will be tailored to your experience and skill set.

After an introduction to the company, the EDC organization, and our current IT architecture, your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the implementation of the Information Security Program within the EDC.
• Guiding & assisting development teams in aligning IoT product development and processes with NIS2, CRA, RED DA, and internal security policies.
• Setting up, adapting and applying information security policies and development guidelines to the EMEA Development Center, in cooperation with the central Information Security Team.
• Contributing to the creation and management of targeted information security awareness and training programs for employees, contractors, and development partners.
• Define the processes and controls to verify that we stay compliant with our own policies and that gaps, deviations are properly documented and get remediated.
• Serve as prime contact for internal and external audits, and contribute to certification readiness.

We expect you to stay up to date with the latest IT and cybersecurity technologies, with a particular focus on IoT security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• You have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (Informatics, Economist, Engineer, Law or equal).
• Proven relevant experience in information security, ideally within companies developing IoT technologies.
• Familiarity with RED DA compliance and ISO27001 is a strong asset.
• You have the skill to balance data protection and business objectives.
• You can reach a consensus about the correct IT security level with acceptable risk.
• You work accurately with an eye for details.
• You communicate clearly on high level with the management.
• You have the necessary self‑discipline to plan work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• You have excellent communicative skills in English.

Our Offer

This challenging position offers you growth opportunities at the European headquarters of a global leading company. We offer a permanent contract for an indefinite period. From the start you can count on thorough training and intensive support. Your competitive salary is supplemented with an attractive package of fringe benefits.

Hybrid: You will have the possibility to work from home 2 days per week.

Location: Tech Lane Ghent Science Park