Information Security Officer
Key Skills
Job Description
Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.
You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.
For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.(YME), located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for an Information Security Officer in our Information Systems Division.
About the role:
The Information Security Officer (ISO) is responsible for all activities that contribute to ensure that YME’s IT infrastructure, applications and data are kept safe from possible (outside) threats. As an ISO, you work within the Information Systems (IS) division to define and improve YME’s policies and procedures with respect to IT security. You are responsible for guiding all internal (J-SOX) and external IT audit activities and being the subject matter expert, you actively monitor the status of YME’s IT security. The Information Security Officer directly reports to the Division Manager Information Systems and works with YMC (head office in Japan).
Your responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain YME’s information security policies;
• Develop and maintain relevant (risk based) operational compliance guidelines, such as system hardening guidelines, vulnerability management etc.;
• Develop middle and long-term security and privacy plans;
• Educate, train and guide IT members on information security;
• Perform IT security control activities and setting up, planning and monitoring control activities carried out within YME’s business processes;
• Detect, monitor, respond to and report (possible) IT security incidents or data breaches;
• Closely work together with YME’s Internal Audit division and YME’s Data Protection Officer;
• Extend knowledge of Yamaha business processes and supporting applications;
• Prepare and execute project related to information security;
• Stay up to date with developments in the IT security field and with changing security and privacy regulations and determine the consequences for YME’s information security policy;
• Clear communication with the key user’s community, IS colleagues and external consultants.
What do you bring?
• Bachelor’s degree in informatics or information Management;
• Min 5 years of experience as an information Security Officer, preferably in an international organization;
• A CISSP, CISA or CISM certification;
• Strong knowledge in relevant laws and regulations such as GDPR, PCI DSS and NIS2;
• Aware of the relevant market standards in the field of Information Security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) and ICT management standards (e.g. CobIT);
• Good communication and social skills in an international environment;
• Proficient in English language, both verbal and in written;
About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.
About Yamaha Motor Europe
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).
Ready to Rev Your Potential?
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.
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Core Responsibilities
The Information Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of IT infrastructure, applications, and data against threats. They will develop security policies, manage compliance audits, and monitor the organization's overall security posture.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in informatics or information management and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. A professional certification such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM is required along with strong knowledge of international security regulations.
About YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Yamaha Motor is a world-leading enterprise known for its products for land mobility, such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and electrically power-assisted bicycles, marine products, such as boats and outboard motors, and industrial machinery and robots, such as surface mounters and drones. The company’s diverse business portfolio and wide variety of products are built around its proprietary technologies focused on powertrains, chassis and hulls, electronic control, and manufacturing. Yamaha Motor conducts development, production, and sales through a network of 140 subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates in 30 countries and regions, working to realize our Corporate Mission of being a Kando* Creating Company. About 90% of our consolidated net sales are generated in more than 180 countries and regions outside of Japan. *Kando is a Japanese word for the simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value. | Disclaimer | - We may or may not respond to each and every comment made on a post. - We reserve the right to moderate/remove comments or content deemed in violation of our guidelines. - Note that we retain the right to use any content posted by users on our page. - Inquiries regarding employment, specific products, and/or services offered in your country should be directed to the customer service channel, etc., of the Yamaha Motor group company or authorized distributor operating in your country.