IT Manager (Security)

We are seeking an experienced Manager, IT Security (International) to play a critical role in protecting our global technology environment from cyber threats. This is a senior, hands-on cybersecurity role where you will design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade security systems while acting as a subject matter expert for security, privacy, and emerging technologies such as AI. This is an individual contributor role with accountability for regional IT security outcomes and the work of third-party security partners. You will not directly manage employees but will have significant influence across IT Operations, Infrastructure, Applications, and leadership teams.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse, exciting portfolio of brands within a growing FMCG environment. You will work in a global, multi-country enterprise environment, helping define and maintain a consistent, high-performing security posture while leading investigations, strengthening defenses, and driving best practices across the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Security Operations & Threat Management
  • Deploy, tune and manage enterprise security platforms including SIEM, IDS/IPS, MDR/XDR, CSPM, email security, firewalls, and network security tools
  • Monitor alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and adjust detection logic to reduce false positives and negatives
  • Lead incident response activities including containment, forensic analysis, recovery, and root cause analysis
• Incident Response & Forensics
  • Perform forensic analysis on network traffic, endpoints, logs, memory and malware samples
  • Investigate and document security breaches and cybersecurity incidents
  • Support breach response, evidence handling, and communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Security Architecture & Risk Management
  • Participate in security architecture reviews for new systems and projects
  • Support vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits
  • Work with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce risk
• Governance, Compliance & Third-Party Risk
  • Support SOX, GDPR, CCPA and other compliance activities
  • Contribute to third-party risk management and vendor due diligence
  • Develop security standards, policies, and best-practice documentation
• Training, Awareness & Resilience
  • Support security awareness training and phishing simulations
  • Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

You will meet one of the following:

• Associate degree + 4 years in Information Security
• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years in Information Security
• Or 6+ years in a relevant technical security role

Preferred Certifications

• GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, GCED)
• (ISC)² (CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP)
• EC-Council (CEH, CPENT, CHFI, CND, ECIH, CTIA)
• CompTIA (Security+, CASP+)

Technical & Professional Skills

You will bring strong expertise in:

• SIEM and security monitoring, alert tuning and investigation
• Incident response and breach management
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7)
• Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT
• Data protection, DLP, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Microsoft 365, SSO, MFA and identity security
• Windows & Linux systems, networking (TCP/IP), and security infrastructure
• Digital forensics, evidence handling, and eDiscovery
• Security awareness training and phishing simulations
• Understanding and safe use of AI tools and technologies

You will also have:

• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• The ability to stay calm and effective in high-pressure situations
• A passion for staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats

Working Environment

• Global, multi-country IT environment
• On-call responsibilities including nights, weekends and holidays
• Occasional international travel
• Some overtime or adjusted hours may be required

How Your Time Will Be Spent

• 70% – Security operations, incident response, technical projects
• 20% – Collaboration with IT Operations and Security teams
• 10% – Planning, documentation, reporting and research

Ready to Apply? If this role sounds like it’s for you, we’d love to hear from you — apply now and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.