Junior Information Security Specialist

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Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the group’s Information Security, Privacy, and Cybersecurity strategies and digital goals in your country. Act as a subject matter expert across Information Security, Privacy and Cybersecurity, offering guidance to protect and safeguard information assets. Educate and support stakeholders in security and privacy by design principles.
• Support and manage the Cyber Security and Data Privacy incident management process with your expertise. Manage third‑party risk assessments, including security and privacy reviews, contractual requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
• Keep updated on current and emerging trends, threats, tools and methodologies across all three domains (Information Security, Privacy and Cybersecurity).
• Apply risk management processes to identify and mitigate risks related to Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy, aligned with business needs and internal policies.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (the CIA triad) of information.

What you'll need to have

• Good expertise in Cybersecurity controls and industry best practices.
• Good knowledge of potential information risks for the country organisation, its colleagues, customers and suppliers and how to mitigate these risks.
• Good knowledge of the security by design concept.
• Good knowledge of and experience with the risk management process, performing risk assessments and be able to advise and support mitigating actions.
• Familiarity with digital systems, network architecture is a plus, and related security measures Overview of IT solutions and working routines in relation to information security aspects of the systems.
• Strong ability to communicate complex concepts in Information Security, Privacy and Cybersecurity in a clear and relatable way to a broad audience, including coworkers and business stakeholders. This includes translating technical language into business‑relevant insights and fostering understanding across non‑technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills, proficient in English and Italian language.

About this work area

To act as a local business partner supporting transversal capabilities in Information Security, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity, while working seamlessly within the global IKEA digital organization. You will contribute to delivering secure and privacy‑compliant digital products and platforms that enhance the IKEA shopping experience for customers and colleagues.

We care for people

At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy and ability.

Working with us has its rewards

• Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc).
• Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life.
• Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€.
• Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use.
• IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child).
• Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co‑workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more.
• Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co‑workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together.
• Hybrid work.