Cybersecurity Architect & Compliance Lead

Akçansa; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Sustainable, high-quality products

Job summary

Akçansa in Turkey is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen our IT security posture, design and maintain security architecture, and lead compliance across IT processes. You will act as the primary contact for IT-related audits and drive reporting to senior management.

You will manage security technologies (firewall, SIEM, NAC, endpoint protection), oversee annual security testing, coordinate with vendors, and support procurement with market insights.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network, systems, and security architecture management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with regulatory compliance (data protection, capital markets, competition law).
• Certifications such as ITIL, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CEH, and/or CND preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Linux administration and security technologies (firewall, SIEM, NAC, endpoint protection).
• Proficient in MS Office; strong reporting and procedure-writing skills.
• Good command of English; knowledge of German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity architecture and products, including firewall, web/mail gateway, NAC, SIEM, endpoint antivirus, and access point management.
• Manage IT security and compliance projects, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations (data protection, capital markets, competition law).
• Act as the single point of contact for IT-related audits and audit findings.
• Prepare security reporting, KPIs, and budget planning for senior management.
• Manage relationships and contracts with security technology vendors.
• Plan and execute annual security testing and follow up on remediation.
• Draft IT procedures and support IT procurement with market and vendor insight.

Skills

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Audits liaison

Vendor management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

Firewall

NAC

Endpoint protection

Job description

Akçansa in Turkey is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen our IT security posture, design and maintain security architecture, and lead compliance across IT processes. You will act as the primary contact for IT-related audits and drive reporting to senior management.

You will manage security technologies (firewall, SIEM, NAC, endpoint protection), oversee annual security testing, coordinate with vendors, and support procurement with market insights.