Cyber Security Officer - AME

Scope of the job

Job purpose:

Global Digital & Technology (D&T) has a worldwide responsibility for all IT processes, solutions and services. The aim is to further enhance HEINEKEN Global Functions by delivering common business driven solutions and services.

The Global Information Security department is part of Global D&T and has the overall responsibility of assuring that HEINEKEN’s IT Risks are properly managed and information assets & technology is properly secured.

The Global Information Security teams include Cyber Defence Operations (CDO), Security Competence Centre (SCC) and Security Chapters (ERP, Enterprise Architecture, Data Privacy, etc) to design, implement, monitor, respond and assist with recovery activities against cyberattacks. They deliver deep security and risk management expertise to enable Product Teams and Global Functions to form a proper 1st Line of Defense (LoD) by building the right capabilities into their products (security by design) and support them.

The Global Information Security Director is heading the department and responsible for the Global Information Security Strategy and orchestrating all security activities within this department and relevant stakeholders. He is part of the Global D&T Executive Leadership Team.

The Cyber Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for the management and implementation of the global Cyber Security Strategy based on the NIST Cyber Security Framework, to reduce the risk of a Cybersecurity incident according to the risk appetite of HEINEKEN and the Global Function, as well as to raise wider Global Function Cybersecurity awareness.

Key responsibilities:

• Security Operations

• Implement global security strategies to maintain the continuity of systems and update these based on local threats.

• • Responsible to manage updates related to Global Function Security Standards that are required due to local legislative requirements, in consultation with the Global Information Security Specialist in line with HEINEKEN Security Strategy and supporting the HEINEKEN Business Strategy.
  • Responsible for Global Function security approvals regarding global services (e.g. HeiNet), in order to maintain the highest level of security for the information and IT assets of the company.
  • Assist the Global Information Security department in the design of controls/ standards and procedures that have broad implications, requiring systems integration of one or more technical platforms.
  • Perform Risk reviews using the risk management procedure for all new Global Function programs/services to be deployed in the Global Function operational environment and veto programs which do not comply with HEINEKEN’s security standards.

• Monitor internal and external information security and cyber security policy compliance, review and assess information security audits.

• • Performs, as per the prescribed frequency the Information Security Maturity Assessment (ISMA), and ensures that all related evidence is available in support of the assessment.
  • Monitor and ensure the timely closure of tasks related to audit and internal control issues raised by e.g. Global Audit, External Audit, etc.  

• Develops and manages the Information Security action plan to address identified risks and non-compliances.

• • Gains approval from the relevant management team on that action plan and its related budget.
  • Monitors and reports on the execution of that actions plan, reporting to the Global D&T Function management team and centrally to the Global Information Security Team.
  • Analyse and challenge derogation requests regarding the ISP/TSP that Global Functions could have with a new solution or program, and communicate to the Global  Information Security Team and Design Authority for approval in order to protect the HEINEKEN security environment.

• Drive resolution of cyber security incident responses and address security vulnerabilities.

• • Perform/guide/drive digital investigations upon the request of Global Function/HR or Legal teams in case of breaches of HEINEKEN’s Code of Business Conduct.
  • If the Global Function faces any critical IT security incidents or breakout, he/she is responsible as the Global Function security incident lead to resolve in consultation with the Cyber Defense Operations Team (CDO), Global Function D&T Directors and Global Function Line Managers.

• • Identify and perform independent analysis to resolve complex first-time issues including the analysis of technical and economic feasibility of proposed security systems/ solutions. He/she is also responsible to assist the Global Information Security department for any IT technical audit (e.g. Ethical Hack) to any Global Function IT infrastructure or service that a 3rd Party offers to HEINEKEN with a valid and open contract to ensure that security policies are in place.
  • Advises Global Function teams for security requirements (e.g. Patching, Anti-Virus, Vulnerability Management, etc).

• Security Awareness

• Drive training campaigns on cyber security awareness according to the global security awareness program and based on the Global Function reality.

• Security Strategy

• Responsible for identifying potential risks and recommendations on how to prevent and/or avoid that risk within the Global Function.
• Collaborate with the Global Information Security Specialist to understand and develop further the controls and processes required to improve information security.

• Innovation

• Accelerates and Drives implementation of new Security strategies and standards from global D&T towards the HEINEKEN Global Functions
• Provide security expertise across multiple technical platforms to various Global Function stakeholders in all phases of solutions development (Ideation, Design, build, test and deploy) and Operations.

Budget responsibilities :

Assigned to Global Function D&T Manager.

Number of direct reports:

None

3. Position profile

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master degree in business information technology or a related field

Possesses relevant certifications, e.g. CISSP / CCSP / CISM / CISA / CRISC

Experience / skills required:

• 5+ years of working in the cyber security field and previous experience working as a cyber-security officer or manager.
• French is a must and preferable.
• Has worked with relevant market standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT and relevant laws and regulations such as privacy laws.
• Experience in handling security incidents.
• Proven ability to dynamically assess risks, threats & threat actors.
• Able to work in a cross functional environment; preferably a background in the FMCG industry.
• Sense of Business Urgency and safe-cautious mind to close critical gaps and reduce any security breach.
• Ability to explain complex technical processes to business stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Ability to work and team with a multitude of different people and different cultures (as appropriate).
• Display professionalism, customer service attitude, attention to detail and quality.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, relationship management and negotiation skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills.
• Develop self and others through continuous learning, sharing best practices, knowledge, and expertise.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.

Language(s):

• Fluent English