IT Security Director

About Us
We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.

We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.

We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.

Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.

We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 5.300 employees of 40 different nationalities, 12 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 1094 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6.7 billion euro), approximately 34,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.

About The Job
The IT Security Director is responsible for defining and leading the company’s information security strategy, ensuring that IT risks are identified, assessed, and managed within the risk appetite set by the business.

The role oversees the design and implementation of security governance, policies, controls, monitoring systems, and access management processes to protect enterprise information and reduce the impact of potential security incidents.

The IT Security Director also ensures that effective practices are in place for incident response, business continuity, backup and recovery, eDiscovery, and digital forensics, contributing to the overall cyber resilience of the organization.

Tasks And Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business priorities and risk appetite.

Work closely with business units to support the identification, assessment, and management of information security and IT-related risks across the organization.

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the information security management framework, ensuring that policies, standards, and practices remain effective and up to date.

Collaborate with relevant functions and governance committees to ensure the consistent application of security policies and standards across technology projects, systems, and services.

Provide leadership and direction to the enterprise information security function, promoting a structured, proactive, and business-oriented approach to security management.

Partner with business stakeholders across the company to increase awareness of risk management topics and strengthen the overall security culture.

Support business technology planning by providing current expertise and a forward-looking view of technology trends, systems, and security implications.

Job And Personal Requirements

A degree in Business Administration or a technology-related field

A professional certification in security management

Fluency in English

5 to 12 years of experience in risk management and information security

Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with a high level of personal integrity

Innovative thinking, a problem-solving attitude, and strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary, and international teams

Experience in contract and vendor negotiation and management, including managed services

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, manage complexity, and perform effectively under pressure

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