Technical Information Security Officer Baltics

We may work with boxes, but we think outside of them

You help to make IKEA an innovative and modern brand. You make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a rewarding (hiccup-free!) shopping experience. And you help to make IKEA a great and efficient place to work with digital solutions for every business need. You’re a vital part of the IKEA business and growth!

Job description

Are you passionate about keeping information safe in a digital world that's constantly evolving? As a Technical Information Security Officer (TISO) at IKEA Baltics, you’ll play a key role in protecting our data, systems, and customers across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Reporting to the CIO and working closely with the Inter IKEA Security team, you’ll ensure that local practices align with global standards while supporting our business goals. You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders such as IT Managers, Enterprise Architecture, Legal & Compliance teams, and external vendors to embed security into the way we work. If you enjoy turning complex requirements into practical solutions and helping others see security as a natural part of daily operations – this might be your next adventure.

What you will be doing as a Technical Information Security Officer (TISO):

• Developing, implementing and maintaining information security strategies and practices across all three Baltic countries.
• Designing and enforcing IT security policies and posture based on the IKEA Policy House and IConduct.
• Conducting regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing and security awareness trainings.
• Ensuring robust protection of sensitive customer and company data through encryption and security protocols. 
• Collaborating with Legal & Compliance to ensure alignment with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations. 
• Keeping practices aligned with Inter IKEA policies, regulatory and industry standards. 
• Establishing and maintaining an information security framework based on Inter IKEA requirements. 
• Maintaining and testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Leading incident response simulations and preparing teams for potential security events. 
• Acting as a key contact between IKEA Baltics and the broader Inter IKEA Cyber Security community.

At IKEA we will love you from the first day, but we will adore you if you have :

• Proven experience in an IT security role, ideally in a retail or similar business environment. 
• Deep understanding of information security frameworks and data protection regulations (especially GDPR).
• Ability to turn complex security requirements into practical, actionable steps.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative, down-to-earth mindset and the ability to bring people on board.
• Familiarity with IKEA culture, ways of working and values (a big plus!).
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written (knowledge of a Baltic language is a plus).

Why you will love working with us at IKEA

Location: Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn.
Salary: 6000,00 €/ month gross, (also depending on professional qualifications and experience).

IKEA Lithuania offers an exciting and empowering work environment and you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

• Unique culture driven by passion for people and everything we do;
• Personal and professional development at dynamic working environment;
• First-hand experience of managing business and collaboration within the organization;
• Hybrid working schedule.
• Health insurance;
• Accident and critical illness insurance;
• Free renewal of health check (vaccinations against seasonal diseases, etc.);
• IKEA employee discount;
• Company PERKS discount tool and additional discounts/ offers from partners;
• Chill and gaming spaces;
• Internal incentive currency system (you can accumulate and exchange for gifts);
• Tasty and low price home made food in a employee restaurant;
• Endless coffee and tea (additional seasonal treats, etc.);
• Free, sustainable, Swedish-designed uniforms;
• Reliable and friendly team;
• International work and communication culture, based on IKEA values;
• Open mistake culture, opportunity to learn, get involved and make decisions independently;
• Knowledge and opportunities for further learning (digital training systems, internal and external training);
• Celebrations and parties (team buildings, company based, international and other national celebrations);
• Gifts for anniversaries and other personal or annual occasions;
• Gifts for employees children;
• Additional initiatives (social, sports, etc.)
• Loyal employee awards;
• Other IKEA benefits.

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