IT Operations & Security Specialist

Who We Are

Opontia is the only digital-first consumer goods group in MENAT as well as Central & Eastern Europe, growing by acquiring successful e-commerce brands. We acquire, operate, and scale outstanding e-commerce brands with superstar products. We are backed by leading global investors and have raised one of the largest Series A rounds in the region at $42M. We have offices in Riyadh, Istanbul, Warsaw, and Dubai.

The Role

The IT Operations & Security Specialist will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing our company's information technology infrastructure. This includes daily IT operations and security processes. The successful candidate must have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of the latest security threats and best practices..

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and systems.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect sensitive data, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
• Develop, implement, and maintain data security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data.
• Coordinate with other IT professionals to develop and implement effective cyber security strategies and processes.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, including conducting investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify potential security gaps and recommend improvements.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on information security best practices and company policies.
• Stay current with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices to recommend appropriate solutions for the organization.
• Collaborate with management to report on IT security status, incidents, and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT, with a focus on network security, data security, and cyber security.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, network protocols, and security technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, etc.).
• Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, KVKK).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, vendors and virtualization
• Strong written and verbal English skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Professional certification in the related areas is a plus.