IT Security, Risk and Compliance Officer

As IT Security, Risk & Compliance Officer, you will support the Head of IT Security, Risk and Compliance with ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the Akkodis Group Information Assets within the scope of Akkodis GDCs (Global Delivery Center): Bulgaria, Romania, Morocco, India, Czech Republic.

You will support the business for ensuring that appropriate security is embedded in all
Information Technology services, processes and systems in the scope, contribute to their implementation and their continuous improvement.

This includes ensuring that IT security issues and risks in operations and projects are assessed and mitigated cost-effectively per the business and customer requirements and Akkodis IT Security policy framework.

Your scope of responsibilities will focus on Akkodis GDCs (Global Delivery Center): which consists of multiple countries such as Bulgaria, Romania, Morocco, India, Czech Republic, primarily supporting the dedicated IT Security, Risk and Compliance team.

Main tasks include specifically:
• Support the Akkodis IT Security, Risk and Compliance Manager in
implementing the Group Information Security Strategy.
• Communicating and publicising the Group IT Policy & Control framework
and ensuring risk assessments are carried out timely and in line with
established procedures.
• Review customer requirements to ensure alignment with the IT Security
posture and define relevant action plans to meet acceptable demands.
• Liaise with the customer’s IT security department when needed
• Support the business by answering RFPs/RFIs.
• Perform business impact assessments on projects and technology
onboarding, defining appropriate security requirements and monitoring
adequate implementation.
• Review IT security contractual clauses with customers and suppliers.
• Answer customer IT security questionnaires and due diligence. Support customer IT security audits.
• Perform IT security supplier assessments.
• Liaise with other assurance functions (internal and external auditors),
coordinating security audits and ensuring remediation plans are defined
and implemented in line with agreed dates.
• Assess current levels of risks within the scope on an ongoing basis.
Ensure the identified security risks are managed through their life cycle
and provide visibility to Management.
• Provide concise, relevant and informative reports to the IT Security, Risk
and Compliance Manager and main stakeholders on the security status
and risks within the scope.
• Ensure Group Information Security Awareness Initiatives and end-user
training are deployed, including customer training when appropriate

Key Stakeholders:

Internal:
• IT
• Business managers
• Support & transversal functions (Legal, Procurement, HR, Finance)

External:
• Customer IT or IT security
• External auditors 

Required Skills

• A solid grounding in IT fundamentals (web applications, databases,
operating systems and networks).
• Deep understanding of security concepts, issues and practices related to
operating systems, databases, networking, virtualisation and web
applications.
• Capacity to examine security holistically, including threat modelling,
specifications, implementation, testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Deep understanding of common Information Security concepts
(OWASP, IAM, SIEM, DLP, etc.)

Required Experience

• 5-7 years overall experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within a global
organisation
• Any relevant Information Security certifications

Required Education

• MSc in IT or IT Security preferred

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 19-03-2025