IT Security Specialist

IT Security specialist
Are you passionate about IT security? Do you have experience in managing security projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations? If so, you might be the IT security specialist we are looking for!

Your responsibilities

As an IT security specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the security strategy and policies of BAUHAUS in the Nordics - a leading retailer of home improvement products with over 300 stores across Europe.

You will work closely with colleagues in the IT operations & business application teams – as well as external providers to identify and mitigate security risks, define & implement policies/best practices, and ensure compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry), GDPR, IT Audit, ISO 27001, ITIL and other relevant frameworks. You will also manage security audits, incident response, awareness training for all employees and develop a security management framework. You will be supported by a compliance specialist (to be hired shortly). This is a new position, so you will have the opportunity to participate in shaping the role.

Currently Nordic IT supports 4,500 users across Denmark, Iceland, Norway & Sweden. An integration project has just started to include Finland/Estonia as well, so we will soon be 5500 colleagues across 56 stores & 5 servicecenters. Our landscape is broad & complex as we use Microsoft Azure; SAP S/4 Hana; Adobe Commerce (Magento); Viking POS; SD-WAN+MPLS network; 2300 PCs; 200+ servers and an external SOC. All of these and more are in scope for this position. We are a virtual organization with a multi-cultural team of many nationalities.

BAUHAUS takes IT Security very seriously as we understand the consequences and the need for meticolous attention to security. Despite the size of BAUHAUS, the organization remains flat and you can easily go from idea to execution.

About you:

• At least five years of experience in IT security, preferably in a retail or e-commerce environment
• A bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or similar would be relevant, but your experience is more important
• Proven track record of managing security projects and delivering results, such as improving security posture, reducing vulnerabilities, and enhancing resilience
• Solid technical knowledge of security topics and of security frameworks, standards, and tools
• Good communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate security issues and solutions to various stakeholders, from technical staff to senior management
• Collaborative mindset and able to build relationships across teams
• Is curious and naturally seeks latest information in the IT Security field
• A security certification, such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH, is a plus
• Fluency in English and preferably Danish or Swedish

What is in it for you?

You will join team of highly skilled colleagues who will be happy to share their knowledge with you as you share yours with them. We are located in Denmark (Tilst) and Sweden (Stockholm) and good collaboration across all teams and locations are key to success.

You will join a high-paced and growing business, that presents a lot of exciting challenges and thus also opportunities to help put your mark on BAUHAUS together with your colleagues. BAUHAUS work with many new technologies, and you will have the opportunity to adress the security aspects of these. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A flexible and supportive work environment, where you can work partly remote or from one of our offices
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, with access to training courses and networking events
• A chance to make a difference in a fast-growing and innovative company, where you can contribute to our vision of making home improvement accessible and affordable for everyone

Reference is directly to Niels Nielsen – co-CIO/Head of IT Operations. This position will be based in Tilst (Aarhus) or Järfälla (Stockholm) and will include limited traveling.

Interested?

If you have any questions, please reach out to Niels Nielsen – nni@bauhaus.dk

Please send your application soon, as interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to receiving your application