Security Site Manager (Hybrid)
Madrid Serrano Galvache, Spain
Thales
From Aerospace, Space, Defence to Security & Transportation, Thales helps its customers to create a safer world by giving them the tools they need to perform critical tasksThales Cybersecurity & Digital Identity is a global leader in digital security, bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver a wide range of products, software and services based on two core technologies: digital identification and data protection.
With the massive surge of electronic travel documents and national eID cards, Thales Digital & Security global business unit is supporting border agencies, government authorities and airports to exploit technology convergence to gain consistent, comprehensive border, visa management and document verification worldwide, that will:
- Deliver seamless travel with border control applications
- Offer convenience for travelers for fast and secure border crossing
- Improve border intelligence for detection and prevention, including some of the most disruptive new technologies like biometrics, machine learning, or micro services
We are looking for a Security Site Manager within Thales CDI located in Madrid.
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering, IT, or a related discipline.
- Preferred: Experience or certifications aligned with a CISO profile (CISSP, CISA, CISM)
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (both written and spoken) is essential.
Technical experience:
- Proven ability to develop and deploy Crisis Management Plans in international organizations.
- In-depth understanding of Security Management principles and BCP (Business Continuity Planning) standards.
- A strong grasp of local, national, and international security regulations, including:
- ISO 27001 implementation.
- ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) frameworks.
- Experience conducting audits to ensure adherence to security policies and standards.
- Solid knowledge of IT Security concepts, including:
- Cybersecurity principles (firewalls, encryption, intrusion prevention).
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPNs, DNS, etc.).
- Threat analysis and remediation processes.
- Familiarity with physical security measures and integration with IT security.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles and their application to secure software development.
- Experience in developing and maintaining security awareness programs for employees.
Technical Skills:
- SIEM systems
- Incident Management Software
- Risk Assessment Tools
- Data Loss Prevention Tools
- Vulnerability Management Systems
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Encryption and PKI solutions.
- Forensics and investigation tools
- Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline security processes.
Leadership Skills and Experience:
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and operations.
- Proven ability to manage, coach, and mentor team members to achieve their best potential.
- Management skills with experience delivering security initiatives on time and within budget.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build consensus for security strategies.
- Track record of handling high-pressure situations with composure and effective decision-making.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business language.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in security management, IT security, or a related field.
- Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is a plus.
What Makes You a "Perfect Match":
We’re not just checking boxes. We’re looking for a leader who:
- Takes initiative: You don’t wait for problems to be handed to you—you anticipate them and act.
- Stays resilient: When things get tough, you adapt and push through with a solution
- Inspires trust: You lead with integrity and create strong relationships built on transparency.
- Embraces teamwork: You value collaboration and know how to motivate those around you.
- Seeks purpose: You believe in the "why" behind your work and align your actions with our mission to protect people, data, and operations.
What do we offer?
- Flexible working hours
- Intensive working days on Fridays and during August
- Remote-friendly - 2 days a week working from home
- Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance, kindergarten)
- Free coffee on-site!
Thales is a company committed to equal opportunities between women and men, and for this reason, we work to raise awareness and disseminate information on the subject both internally and externally.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Aeronautics Audits Automation CISA CISM CISO CISSP Cloud DevSecOps DNS EDR Encryption Exploit Firewalls Forensics IAM Intrusion prevention ISO 27001 Machine Learning PKI PowerShell Python Risk assessment Scripting SIEM TCP/IP VPN Vulnerability management
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