Cyber Security Manager (m-f-d)

• Contribute to establishing and implementing the Cybersecurity roadmap, actively shaping strategic initiatives from inception to execution.
• Implement and oversee real-time monitoring of the organization’s digital footprint, including external attack surface and online presence, to identify unauthorized exposure of sensitive information or assets.
• Establish, implement, and continually update security policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect sensitive data and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and test incident response plans, leading incident investigations, coordinating response efforts, and overseeing recovery initiatives.
• Assess and monitor the security posture of third-party vendors, ensuring their compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Select, implement, and manage security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS) to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain thorough documentation of security policies, incident reports, risk assessments, and security measures.
• Plan and execute security audits, compliance assessments, and penetration testing, driving remediation efforts and ensuring adherence to standards.
• Collaborate on business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring critical systems can be restored swiftly.
• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.
• Undertake any additional tasks as agreed upon with the supervisor, ensuring a flexible and adaptive approach to fulfilling the organization’s cybersecurity needs.
• Any other task as assigned by formal supervisor and project work as assigned according to special organizational needs.

• A university degree in Mathematical, Statistical and/or Computer Sciences, or suitable IT-related field
• Industry recognized certification in Security Incident Handling and Industry standard certifications in security (CISA, CISM, CISSP etc.) is a plus.

 Working Experience, Style and Skills: 

• Proven experience in cybersecurity and Cyber Incident Management
• 4 -6 years’ relevant experience in Cyber Security
• Experience in crafting and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedure. 
• Proficiency in implementing secure coding practices and ensuring adherence to coding standards that minimize vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with secure software development life cycle methodologies.
• Experience with various application security tools and technologies to identify and mitigate security risks in software applications.
• A probing and analytical approach with the ability to pre-empt potential problems and identify inefficiencies.
• Proactive team player

 Computer Skills: 

• Experience with cloud security tools and platforms such as Microsoft Azure Security Center or AWS Security Hub 
• Familiarity with security automation and orchestration tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI-based security tools for advanced threat detection, analysis, and response

 Languages: 

• Fluency in English (spoken and written). 
• German is a plus.

 Others:

• Experience in working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, global team.
• Commitment to FSC’s mission and values. 
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity to the diversity of values, views and approaches to issues relevant to the FSC program by stakeholders around the world.