IT Security Audit Specialist

IT Security Audit Specialist

The opportunity

ING Corporate Services is looking for an IT Security Audit Specialist, who will conduct and coordinate the execution of technical IT audit activities. The IT Security Audit Specialist has strong technical expertise and experience in performing hands-on IT Security assessments (penetration testing, ethical hacking, threat and vulnerability assessments,) combined with excellent communication skills to strengthen its IT audit team for the area Global Tech Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.

Roles and responsibilities

As IT Security Audit Specialist you are the subject matter expert within the team for IT Security and technical IT audit topics and as such you:

• Coordinate and execute the IT Security assessments and technical IT audit work. These are performed as part of IT audit assignments;
• Supervise the technical audit work performed by other auditors on multiple assignments;
• Train and coach colleague IT auditors in auditing technical topics and performing hands-on IT Security assessments;
• Develop approach to audit and assess new technologies.

The team

Corporate Audit Services is ING’s internal audit department and consists of around 410 team members globally. As IT Security Audit Specialist you will be located in Amsterdam within the Global Tech Infrastructure and Cybersecurity team. This team consists of 16 members located in Amsterdam, Bucharest and Katowice and is part of the CAS Audit Division IT.

You will work in a positive working atmosphere where people are used to an open communication style. Education and training is highly supported and innovation is stimulated.

How to succeed

• You have in-depth technical knowledge of IT Security aspects concerning IT components such as (but not limited to) networks, servers, operating systems, databases, web applications, APIs, virtualization platforms and public cloud platforms (e.g. MS Azure, Google Cloud, AWS).
• You have strong analytical skills to identify IT Security weaknesses, the ability to effectively communicate related business risks and recommend on the implementation of IT Security controls or risk mitigating actions.
• You are naturally proactive, critical and curious, you know how to ask the right questions and get the right information, even when you have to overcome resistance.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in an international team and able to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• You have the ability to share your knowledge and provide technical hands-on training to colleagues.

Furthermore, you adhere to the ING values and you are also prepared to take the Banker's Oath.

Skills required

• A bachelor, master degree or equivalent in the field of IT, IT Security or IT Audit;
• In possession of valid industry certifications such as CISSP or CISA.
• At least 7 years of experience in planning and executing IT Security assessments including ethical hacking and penetration testing on complex IT services, platforms, infrastructure and applications;
• Relevant working experience in an IT (cyber) security, IT Risk Management or IT Audit department;
• Experience with working in international and complex organizations, such as the financial services industry.
• Continuously staying up to date in the IT Security work field by for example attending trainings or conferences.
• Fluently in English. Dutch or other languages are also appreciated.
• Willingto travel abroad 6-8 weeks per year, depending on assignment.

What we offer

This is a full-time position of 36 or 40 hours a week. ING Bank offers an attractive employee benefits package with excellent secondary labour conditions, that more than meet market conditions.

Rewards & benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions here .

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informalworking environment with innovative colleagues
• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster

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About us

With 57,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us and apply today

What we offer

This is a full-time position of 36 or 40 hours a week. ING Bank offers an attractive employee benefits package with excellent secondary labour conditions, that more than meet market conditions.