CyberSecurity Governance Specialist

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa; Ovar; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Yazaki Europe Middle East and Africa is seeking a Cyber Security Governance Specialist in Ovar, Portugal. The role focuses on strengthening cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information security frameworks across the organization.

The successful candidate will maintain risk registers, support risk assessments, manage vulnerability governance, assist in audits (TISAX, customer/internal), and prepare governance reports with KPI metrics. Travel availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology and Business Information Systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Availability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cyber risk registers and support risk assessments and risk reviews.
• Coordinate vulnerability management activities and track remediation progress.
• Support governance, policies, standards, audits and track findings.
• Prepare cybersecurity governance reports and define/monitor KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT or BIS

Job description

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. To strengthen our team, we are looking a Cyber Security Governance Specialist

We are open to candidates in Ovar.

About the Role

We are currently looking for candidates for the position of Cyber Security Governance Specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information security frameworks. The candidate will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the organization's cybersecurity governance practices, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards

• Maintain cyber risk registers.
• Support risk assessments and risk reviews.
• Track risk treatment actions and owners.
• Coordinate cybersecurity exception documentation and approvals.
• Monitor closure of risk mitigation activities.
• Monitor and distribute relevant cybersecurity threat information.
• Support assessment of potential impact to Yazaki environments.
• Track threat-related actions and follow-up activities.
• Assist in integrating threat information into risk management activities.

Vulnerability Management Governance

• Coordinate vulnerability management activities across IT teams.
• Track remediation progress and overdue vulnerabilities.
• Maintain vulnerability management dashboards and KPIs.
• Support prioritization efforts based on risk and business impact.
• Prepare regular management reports on remediation status.

Governance, Compliance and Audits

• Support maintenance of cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Assist with TISAX, customer and internal audit activities.
• Track audit findings and corrective actions.
• Support evidence collection and reporting activities.

Security Reporting and Metrics

• Prepare cybersecurity governance reports.
• Support KPI definition and monitoring.
• Provide metrics to management and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science and Business Information Systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Availability to travel

What do we have to offer?

At Yazaki, we provide a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous learning.

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.

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