Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Who We Are 

At Prosus, we improve everyday life for billions across the globe through cutting-edge technology. As a leading global consumer internet group and one of the world's largest technology operators, we nurture and support industry-leading businesses that empower individuals and enrich communities. Guided by our core values, Innovation, Results, People, Impact, and Entrepreneurship, we push boundaries, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where diversity and inclusion thrive. We value curiosity, ownership, and resilience. We hire people who take initiative, embrace change, and bring fresh perspectives to everything they do.

We are proud to lead the charge in AI innovation, making significant strides in this transformative field. With operations in over 100 countries, our extensive global portfolio includes over 90 companies. We are  building the world's number 1 consumer lifestyle ecosystem with a focus on Latin America, Europe and India investing in businesses that transform the world. Our brands, like iFood, OLX, PayU, EMAG, and Takealot, are changing the way people live and work.

OVERVIEW

As a Cyber Specialist, you will be part of the Cyber team and responsible for delivering the advisory and assurance projects for the Prosus businesses. 

The Cyber Team sits within Risk and Audit (R&A) and provides cyber related services that range from traditional controls testing, risk assessments, cyber crisis simulations, pen-testing, long-term APT simulations, red teaming exercises, as well as reviews focusing on DevOps, data, and cloud architecture in complex businesses. 

You will deliver on both technology and cyber security related projects. This is a full-time global role, including up to 50% global travel. You will be based in our Amsterdam (Zuidas) office in the Netherlands.

In keeping with Prosus’ entrepreneurial spirit, the Cyber team helps businesses to keep moving and stay prepared. We deliver value through talented and courageous people, who are committed to make a positive impact on our clients, from a deep understanding of their business and most relevant risks. 

WHAT ARE THE ROLE OUTPUTS AND ITEMS TO ACTION?

You support our businesses with managing their cyber and technology risks, and improving business processes.

You suggest ways to improve and provide constructive suggestions to help management achieve their technology objectives, particularly around, data lakes, cloud infrastructure and devops. 

EXPERIENCE WE BELIEVE WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS

You are a professional with a proven background in cyber security and technology risk.

Experience in cloud or data technologies. 

You have 3-7 years of experience. 

You are a ‘technology savvy person’ and you have a mindset to challenge decisions and opinions. You enjoy the nitty gritty of technology. 

you know your way around code, CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments. You hone your technical skills by applying them in your own projects.

You have an entrepreneurial mind-set and you’ve seen small start-ups as well as large and mature IT organisations. 

You understand how to balance risk and control. 

You understand the limitations that certifications such as CISA, CISM, CEH and CISSP have. 

You are on top of your game, and IT holds no secrets for you. You are not afraid to deep dive. You are eager to learn, and you adapt quickly.

TRAITS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your morals, ethics, and drive are solid, and you are only satisfied with high quality, on time deliverables. 

You can deal well with competing priorities and conflicting interests of stakeholders, and you keep your cool when the pressure is on. 

You can easily build relationships with clients and know how to add value beyond the scope of a specific project.

You can tell a compelling story, and your business English is outstanding. 

Comfortable in talking to CTOs, CIOs as well as security managers, architects, developers, and administrators. 

You have interests beyond IT, and you are a global citizen, not worried about traveling to remote places. 

WHAT WE OFFER

A diverse and constantly evolving working environment with access to innovation and learning.  

A positive, get-things-done workplace 

An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.