As an Cyber Security Specialist and Coordinator, you play a crucial role in ensuring information security and protecting sensitive data within our organization. You are sharing your expertise with different VAN locations worldwide and are part of the Information Security community at Mercedes-Benz.

- Development and implementation of security policies: Creating and enforcing policies and procedures to ensure information security.
- Consulting and supporting business and IT departments to implement security policies and requirements such as Application Security, Network - Security (Firewall Management), etc.
- Vulnerability Management: working with Security Vulnerabilities and remediation activities
- Risk management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks.
- Monitoring and analysis: Continuous coordination of IT infrastructure monitoring and analysis of security incidents.
- Training and awareness: Conducting training and awareness campaigns for employees to increase security awareness.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal security standards and coordinate within the Information Security organization.
- Create transparency and ensure compliance regarding cyber security strategy, goals and KPIs within the area of responsibility.
- Ensure continuous improvement of the Information Security organization.
- Prepare and deliver regular reports on the status and progress of information security initiatives to management.
- Handle escalation processes for information security incidents and issues within the Information Security organization.
- Coordinate responses to security incidents, including ensuring investigation and remediation and ensure effective communication across divisions.
- Plan and coordinate cyber security audits 

- Completed studies in (business) informatics, information technology, or extensive professional experience in the IT or cybersecurity field.
- Fluent English communication skills. German is an added advantage
- Minimum 3+ years  practical experience in information security 
- Deep understanding of cyber security requirements and best practices
- Information Security certification ISO 27001 is a must. Further certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc. are an added advantage
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills and proven project management skills
- Effective communication skills to liaise with various divisions and ensure compliance.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement in security processes and practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate a global team.
- Good technical comprehension and understanding of technical relationships.
- Negotiation skills and strong goal and result orientation.
- Ability to prepare detailed and insightful management reports.
- Strong problem-solving skills to manage escalations effectively.