Senior Cyber Security Officer (EMEA)

For Digital Hub Warsaw, we are looking for:

Senior Cyber Security Officer (EMEA)

As a Cyber Security Officer at Bayer, you will be accountable for ensuring that Bayer’s license to operate is maintained in all countries or headquarters where Bayer has a presence or conducts business. You will successfully deliver on all regulatory, compliance, and customer requirements while managing local risk and acting as an empowered leader on behalf of the global Cyber Security (CSF) organization. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Deliver required compliance with all cyber security regulatory, legal, and industry requirements to ensure Bayer maintains its license to operate.
• Engage with CSF, IT, LPC, external partners, and other stakeholders to assess and communicate all requirements and associated risks/gaps.
• Implement controls and measures to avoid significant financial/legal impacts or enforcement actions from government agencies.
• Single Point of Contact:
• Act on behalf of CSF as the single point of contact for local operations.
• Deliver globally developed CSF products and capabilities while ensuring local readiness and adoption to minimize business disruption.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Lead efforts to comply with emerging and expanding cyber security laws, including but not limited to:
• German KRITIS / IT Security Act
• EU IT Security Act / NIST 2
• Avoid business disruption and significant financial fines through proactive management.
• Risk Assessment and Communication:
• Identify, assess, and resolve locally driven cyber security and compliance risks.
• Proactively communicate overall risk posture and deliver mitigation measures.
• Escalate issues to senior management to ensure business continuity and competitive advantage.
• Customer Trust and Certification:
• Build and maintain customer and partner trust by responding to inquiries related to Bayer’s Cyber Security Program.
• Lead efforts to obtain necessary security certifications to enable Bayer businesses to operate within specified countries, industries, and governments.
• Audit Management:
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of all local cyber security audits, including government audits and ‘dawn raids’.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete responses to requests for information and evidence to reduce the likelihood of fines and penalties.
• Cybersecurity Culture:
• Help deliver a strong cybersecurity culture across Bayer globally.
• Establish and conduct leadership cyber security reviews to communicate critical exposures and risks, equipping leaders with necessary information to drive required actions.
• Performance Measurement:
• Deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of country/division risk and compliance.
• Provide regular reports to leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications & Competencies (education, skills, experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• [3+] years of experience in information security, risk management, or IT compliance
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) and EU security regulations
• Strong English language communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Collaborative mindset with excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Certifications such as Security+, SSCP, or equivalent are advantageous

What do We offer:

• A flexible, remote-hybrid work model
• Great workplace in a new modern office in Warsaw
• Career development, 360° Feedback & Mentoring programme
• Wide access to professional development tools, trainings, & conferences
• Company Bonus & Reward Structure
• VIP Medical Care Package (including Dental & Mental health)
• Holiday allowance (“Wczasy pod gruszą”)
• Life & Travel Insurance
• Pension plan
• Co-financed sport card - FitProfit
• Meals Subsidy in Office
• Additional days off
• Budget for Home Office Setup & Maintenance
• Access to Company Game Room equipped with table tennis, soccer table, Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles setup with premium game passes, and massage chairs
• Tailored-made support in relocation to Warsaw when needed
• Please send your CV in English