VCARB F1 Team - Senior Security Officer

Overview

Step into the thrilling world of Formula 1 with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team, in the endless search for performance and excellence, where every detail makes a difference. We are looking for future members of our team, thrilling for innovation and achievement, evolving in a competitive environment.

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Security Officer. In this role you will ensure the protection of information, critical systems, and digital operations for the Formula 1 Team, delivering operational continuity, safeguarding intellectual property (IP), and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

The Senior Security Officer will act as the go-to person for Cyber Security, designing and implementing security strategies, managing incidents, and coordinating prevention and response activities in a highly competitive, low-latency, high-availability environment.

• Strategy & Governance — Define and implement the cybersecurity strategy aligned with team objectives and motor sport requirements.
• Maintain and update the Security Framework (GDPR, FIA regulations).
• Contribute to network and systems architecture design to ensure security by design.
• Intellectual Property Protection — Implement advanced controls to protect CAD data, CFD simulations, power unit software, and telemetry; monitor and prevent data exfiltration and insider threats.
• Incident Response & SOC — Coordinate the Security Operations Center (SOC) internal or external teams.
• Manage security incidents in real time during race weekends (race-critical response).
• Perform root cause analysis and implement mitigation plans.
• Compliance & Risk Management — Conduct regular risk assessments and keep the risk register updated.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, FIA Technical Regulations, and partner cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform periodic audits and provide reports to the Management Board.
• Awareness & Training — Design and manage security awareness programs for employees, engineers, and management.
• Run phishing simulations and social engineering drills to strengthen internal resilience.
• Collaboration & Communication — Work closely with IT Infrastructure, Software Development, and Race Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with Technology partners and suppliers to ensure supply chain security.
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting to management and race teams for rapid decision-making.

• Working in a young, collaborative and international environment.
• Tailored training.
• Company Events / Briefings.
• On site Gym.
• Bonus scheme.
• Annual salary review process.
• Meal Tickets
• Free additional health insurance

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or equivalent.
• Extensive years in IT security; experience in mission-critical fields (automotive, aerospace, F1, defense) preferred.
• Expertise in network architecture, SIEM, EDR/XDR, and advanced firewalling.
• Hands-on experience in Incident Response and Digital Forensics.
• Strong understanding of Cloud security (Oracle, Azure, AWS) and container security.
• Experience protecting hybrid OT/IT environments.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks.