Cyber Security Specialist (all genders)

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Erste Group was founded in 1819 as the first Austrian savings bank and today it is one of the largest banking groups in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). As an attractive employer, Erste Group offers interesting career opportunities in an international environment.

We are an innovative and forward-thinking financial group, which places a high priority on cybersecurity. Our commitment to protecting our clients' data and financial information is a high priority. Our amazing team has the responsibility for Cyber & Information Security Governance within Erste Group Bank AG and all related local and international subsidiaries. 

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and proactive Cyber Security Specialist to join our team in Vienna, Austria.

If you like to stay ahead of cyber threats through strong governance, where you can take the initiative and steer and direct security teams, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What to do:

• Act in the definition of threat scenarios and related detection rules for BAS (breach & attack simulations)

• Analyse the results of the BAS tests and create reports to improve the security measures together with the local IT- & Security teams

• Support in the definition and maintenance of playbooks for various types of security incidents, making sure they are clear, precise and complete documented

• Support improving the existing processes for sharing information & intelligence about threats and incidents within Erste Group

• Review and advise on cyber security policy requirements and controls across the Group

• Be responsible for defining and reviewing metrics, as well as enforcing, monitoring, and reporting it across international entities

• Support cyber security resilience analysis through security gap assessments, evaluation, and documentation across international entities

• Work closely with Erste Group entities in Central and Eastern Europe and their local cyber and information security experts to understand their challenges, provide cyber security advice and guidance

You check these boxes:

• A good knowledge about Cyber Security threats and defence control methods, based on best practices and established frameworks

• At least 3 years of field experience in cyber security, preferably with background as a security analyst

• Knowledge in the creation and maintenance of playbooks

• Proofed knowledge (certification) and studies (like bachelor’s or master’s degree) on the IT field, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related

• Fundamental knowledge on Knowledge of cyber security frameworks, standards, and external regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, NIS2, PSD2, SWIFT, etc.

• Excellent communication skills in English to facilitate the cooperation locally and internationally

• Ability to provide clear and actionable cyber security advice and guidance

• Enjoy and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail

You meet some but not all the above requirements? We are all constantly developing - apply now!

Why you will like us:

• Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at Erste.

• Great learning curve through ownership and creative freedom.

• Interest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topic.

• Discover and enjoy the benefits of Erste Group.

• The minimum wage for this full-time position in accordance with the collective agreement with complete fulfillment of the functional profile is EUR 49.772,00 gross per year. But this is just a formality - we would be happy to talk about your actual salary in person! 

• We offer our employees the opportunity to divide their hours between working from home and at the office.
  

The way we are:

We consider the diversity of our employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.