(Senior) IT Security Specialist - Vulnerability & Lifecycle Management

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected].

What we can offer you! - Your Role:

Become a Guardian of Our Digital World - Shape the Future of Security - Thrive in a Collaborative Environment

In this highly visible role, we are hiring an energized, inclusive, and forward-thinking Senior IT Security Specialist - Vulnerability & Lifecycle Management to join our global IT team in Poland (100% remote working) with a direct reporting line to our Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management based in the U.S.

Your mission:

• Be Our Cybersecurity Detective: Uncover vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and develop strategies to strengthen our defenses across our on-premise infrastructure and endpoints.
• Lead the Charge in Vulnerability Management: Take ownership of the vulnerability lifecycle, from identification and prioritization to remediation, ensuring our security policies are upheld.
• Master the Art of Asset Management: Become the maestro of our IT asset inventory, meticulously tracking hardware, software, licenses, and end-of-support dates. Ensure compliance, anticipate future needs, and drive upgrades or replacements.
• Empower with Data: Craft insightful reports and dashboards that illuminate the status of our IT assets and lifecycle stages, enabling data-driven decisions to optimize our processes.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Embrace continuous learning, diving into cybersecurity concepts, vendor technologies, and emerging threats to remain at the forefront of this dynamic field.
• Become a Tech Guru: Rapidly master new cybersecurity platforms and technologies, leveraging provided resources and training to expand your skillset.
• Collaborate and Conquer: Partner with vendors to troubleshoot issues, optimize configurations, and ensure our systems are running smoothly.

What we expect from you! - Your Expertise:

• You've got the smarts: A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Bonus points if you've got certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA!
• You're a seasoned pro: With 3+ years under your belt in information security, networking, or systems administration, you've tackled vulnerability and configuration management in a real-world enterprise environment.
• You're a security enthusiast: You geek out over information security and have a deep understanding of Linux, Windows, and Mac systems. Configuration management, vulnerability management, and patching? You know them inside and out. Plus, you're always on top of the latest threats and trends.
• You're a master communicator: You can effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, and you have a knack for influencing others.
• You're a trailblazer: You're not afraid to think outside the box and bring fresh ideas to the table. You're driven to make a real impact on our business and your own career.

We offer:

• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Multisport package / Medicover / Life insurance / Social package
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program 
• International environment 
• Events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
• A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!

Who we are! - Our Story:

Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!

Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups: 

• EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
• Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
• Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region

To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

At Avery Dennison, we do what we love, and we love what we do - Just click here, and get to know us better: Life @ Avery Dennison (linkedin.com/company/avery-dennison/life/emea)