Security Readiness Lead - Pre-Production & Compliance (Hybrid)

AkzoNobel; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Lux Med medical coverage

Modern work tools

Learning Cafeteria / LinkedIn Learning

Hybrid work model

Lean Six Sigma certification

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Domain Lead - Operational Security Readiness to drive security readiness across projects and pre-production validation. You will lead security reviews, collaborate with architects and engineers, and act as final gatekeeper before production deployments.

The role requires a strong background in information security, CIS controls, NIS2, and regulatory frameworks, plus hands-on use of vulnerability assessment tools. A security certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information security, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience cybersecurity, with a focus on security assurance or IT security reviews.
• Proven leadership in security readiness or pre-production validation functions.
• Experience with IT project lifecycles and M&A due diligence.
• Strong knowledge of NIS2, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with security assessment tools (e.g., vulnerability scanners).
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA (preferred).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud, network, and application security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized security processes, checklists, and guidelines.
• Implement a security quality assurance framework integrated with project and change management.
• Conduct security reviews and provide expert input during design and due diligence phases.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to embed effective security controls.
• Perform technical validations, including vulnerability assessments and configuration reviews.
• Act as the final security gatekeeper before production deployment.
• Plan and execute technical assessments aligned with standards like NIS2 and CIS Controls.
• Provide security expertise for non-project IT activities, including infrastructure changes and vendor assessments.

Skills

Leadership in security readiness

Security governance

IT security reviews

NIS2 CIS Controls ISO 27001 knowledge

Communication skills

Cloud/network security

Security assessment tooling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information security or related field

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

AkzoNobel in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a Domain Lead - Operational Security Readiness to drive security readiness across projects and pre-production validation. You will lead security reviews, collaborate with architects and engineers, and act as final gatekeeper before production deployments.

The role requires a strong background in information security, CIS controls, NIS2, and regulatory frameworks, plus hands-on use of vulnerability assessment tools. A security certification is preferred.