ABOUT US

At TOPPAN Security, our mission is to shape a meaningful, technology-driven future by being a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies.

We serves as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. Building on this legacy, we combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions.

Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do.

Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the ROLE you will be the regional European IT Security Specialist supporting our European entities.

Main missions:

Help lead and manage completion of the certifications & recertification for our European sites (IE, UK, MT, FR, ES & IT).
Auditing and reporting on all aspects of Information Security related to IE, UK, MT, FR, ES & IT sites.
Help support Local Security Managers role:
- Become familiar with the local legal and other safety requirements for the sites and to also keep current on any changes to these requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring that employees follow and understand the program and their responsibilities toward maintaining and promoting a safe work environment
- Site-level internal audits of implementation and execution of the Health & Safety Policy Manual included in audit plans of sites.
- Initiate, facilitate and promote activities to create information security awareness within the organization
- Monitor compliance with the organization security policies and procedures among employees, contractors and other third parties and take corrective action where necessary
- Monitor advancements of relevant Information Security technologies and threats
- Help define, participate, monitor and when necessary lead global security incident response functions
- Research, collect and analyze data to perform risk analysis and remediation
- Generate reports and executive summaries of various information security related metrics or risk assessments
- Perform reviews of third parties to identify risks and potential remediation
- Generate reports and executive summaries of third party assessments
- Participate in audit functions and perform security control effectiveness reviews
- Act as part of a team responsible for Toppan Security’s security architecture
- Maintain hardware and software inventories
- Support/Perform VAPT scans
- Prepare security reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Review proposed information systems and related technologies
- Perform vulnerability and compliance scans (leveraging external parties)

Extra Duties – Occasionally Specific Mandate

Systems / Servers not connected to internet (Like isolated networks, Production Machines):

Monitor system availability and backups
Perform basic system maintenance, patching, 3rd Party software installations, and software updates.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control.

Level 1 support for all users and systems from the location, in coordination with the Global IT support when required:

Serve as the first point of contact for users seeking technical IT assistance
Troubleshoot and resolve basic hardware and software issues (Windows, Mac, printers, applications, etc.).
Install Peripherals including Printers
Assist in managing network equipment and configurations (routers, switches, firewalls).
Troubleshoot Physical connections to Network Ports, Wi-Fi Access Points etc.
Install and configure New Laptops / Workstations.8.
Liaising with third-party vendors or consultants

Exceptional Reporting Structure:

For the scope & execution of this mandate, the authorized individual will report directly to the Toppan Security Global IT Manager for these IT operational activities when required.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security risk and compliance
Familiarity with Information Security Management Systems, control frameworks (ISO27001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO14298, NIST CSF, EAL) and related risk assessment methodologies
General knowledge of cloud and application security
General knowledge of enterprise network and systems architecture concepts and technologies, including but not limited to enterprise directory, enterprise integration architecture, and identity and access management

Education and/or Experience

Proven track-record of successful delivery of critical IT Security projects.
Demonstrated ability to drive the planning, execution and delivery of complex projects that span across several business areas
Ability to manage conflict internally and externally, making difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act.
Well versed in risk and issue management, implementing tools and process to minimalize.
Proven demonstrable management of projects both internal and external with multi site.
Experience working Internationally.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.

Customer Expectations

Hard-working, goal oriented and with a high level of energy and enthusiasm; able to operate efficiently, effectively and professionally within a fast paced, dynamic and results driven business environment
Team player with the appropriate aptitude and underlying intellect.
Effective at determining a course of action, breaking it down into smaller steps and planning and resourcing accordingly. Able to manage within allocated budgets, and be able to plan and forecast based on business priorities
Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate with authority both verbally and in writing at all levels of the business and across different cultures; able to tailor communication appropriately to the requirement of diverse audiences
Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex situations; responsible and accountable for own decision making
Positive attitude and open to share and collaborate in a distributed team setting.

Work Environment

Employee works primarily in an office environment
Travel capacity across our European entities is a must.

Work Requirements

Compliance to all relevant Toppan Security policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Senior IT Security Specialist

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