Director of Security Ops

About The Role

 

Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader for the crucial role of Director Security Operations (SecOps). This key position is a cornerstone of our digital transformation journey and reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
As the Director of Security Operations, you will be at the forefront of shaping and evolving our SecOps capabilities. This role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including incident response in collaboration with strategic suppliers, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and breach simulations. You will ensure that our organization is continuously conducting security testing and prepared to respond to security incidents. This position presents a unique challenge and opportunity to build a robust SecOps framework that not only protects our assets but also supports our strategic goals. If you are passionate about security, innovative in your approach, and eager to lead a team to new heights in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, we invite you to join us in securing our digital future.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

 

• Assume a pivotal leadership role in driving BC's digitization efforts, focusing on our Security Operations, tools, procedures, and policies

• Lead, mentor and inspire the SecOps team, including Security Engineers, in evaluating and prioritizing security operations across BC, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity

• Develop and lead the strategic vision for the next generations Security Operations Center (SOC) services, aligning with organizational goals

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the security operations center (SOC), ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and continuous monitoring

• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to protect company assets and data

• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

• As overall responsible for the global cyber incident response plan, ensure rapid and effective response to security incidents and coordinate, and lead investigations of security breaches, working with internal teams and external partners as necessary

• Stay updated on emerging digital risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to proactively address potential threats 

• Collaborate with other digital teams (e.g. application management, technology services) to ensure a secure IT landscape