Cybersecurity Manager
Summary
FIFA is hiring a Cybersecurity Manager in Zurich to design, implement, and operate security systems across its environment, lead vulnerability/patch management and penetration tests, advise on secure architecture for digital products, and coordinate cloud security compliance and incident response. Requires 5-7 years in a similar role, knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO, GDPR, PCI DSS, and hand
Join the team and support us on our mission.
- Design, build, test, implement and coordinate operation of security systems within the FIFA environment.
- Support FIFA Product Managers, as well as other FIFA functions to ensure FIFA’s new and existing digital products comply with cybersecurity standards and guidelines.
- Lead vulnerability & patch management, coordinate penetration tests, third party risk management and plan concrete action to remediate the findings.
- Provide security architecture expertise and consulting/advisory to support business and IT solutions in designing and implementing secure solutions.
- Review AI based solutions, concepts, and processes.
- Review current security measures, recommend enhancements, identify areas of weakness, and respond promptly to possible security breaches.
- Lead coordination of Cloud Security standards and compliance monitoring as well as the remediation plan.
- Coordinate regular system tests and ensure the continuous monitoring of information security.
- Execute the Cybersecurity Programme as defined in the Roadmap.
- Actively participate to investigations on Cybersecurity incidents.
- Support incident response and crisis preparedness (incl. simulations and technical exercises).
- Plan, execute and deliver on time, on scope and within budget on projects directly assigned to her/him.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Proven track record in crafting comprehensive security policies and procedures, guiding technology teams through secure and continuous deployment practices.
- Familiar with compliance initiatives and security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, GDPR, PCI DSS and FedRAMP.
- Experience in securing Cloud Technologies and in Secure Development Lifecycle Experience with professional execution of cyber security projects as a project manager as well as excellent and step-by-step communication.
- Client oriented, efficient and effective.
- Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines Excellent planning, documentation and organizational skills Self-disciplined and self-starter and able to work independently.
- At ease at working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- University degree or similar higher education, in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- Professional certifications in the area of cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CISA) would be an advantage.
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in: vulnerability scanning and auditing tools; enterprise-scale cloud, network, firewall, endpoint detection and response architectures and products.
- Broad understanding of Firewalls and Network Security (Palo Alto, Fortigate etc.).
- Broad understanding of mail security practices (DMARC, DKIM, SPF etc.).
- Broad understanding of in cloud security principles and frameworks.
- Broad understanding of log management and aggregation (SIEM).
- Broad understanding of cybersecurity incident management.
- Fluent in English; Proficiency in any other FIFA language (F / ES / GER) is an asset.
- Willingness to travel to specific events.
- Readiness for stand-by duties during specific events.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.