VCARB F1 Team - Senior Security Officer
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We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Security Officer.
In this role you will ensure the protection of information, critical systems, and digital operations for the Formula 1 Team, delivering operational continuity, safeguarding intellectual property (IP), and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
The Senior Security Officer will act as the go-to person for Cyber Security, designing and implementing security strategies, managing incidents, and coordinating prevention and response activities in a highly competitive, low-latency, high-availability environment.
Strategy & Governance
Define and implement the cybersecurity strategy aligned with team objectives and motorsport requirements.
Maintain and update the Security Framework (GDPR, FIA regulations)
Contribute to network and systems architecture design to ensure security by design.
Intellectual Property Protection
-Implement advanced controls to protect CAD data, CFD simulations, power unit software, and telemetry.
Monitor and prevent data exfiltration and insider threats.
Incident Response & SOC
Coordinate the Security Operations Center (SOC) internal or external teams.
Manage security incidents in real time during race weekends (race-critical response).
Perform root cause analysis and implement mitigation plans.
Compliance & Risk Management
Conduct regular risk assessments and keep the risk register updated.
Ensure compliance with GDPR, FIA Technical Regulations, and partner cybersecurity requirements.
Perform periodic audits and provide reports to the Management Board.
Awareness & Training
Design and manage security awareness programs for employees, engineers, and management.
Run phishing simulations and social engineering drills to strengthen internal resilience.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with IT Infrastructure, Software Development, and Race Engineering teams.
Coordinate with Technology partners and suppliers to ensure supply chain security.
Deliver clear, actionable reporting to management and race teams for rapid decision-making.
WHAT WE OFFER
Working in a young, collaborative and international environment.
Tailored training.
Company Events / Briefings.
On site Gym.
Bonus scheme.
Annual salary review process.
Meal Tickets
Free additional health insurance
Experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or equivalent.
- Extensive years in IT security; experience in mission-critical fields (automotive, aerospace, F1, defense) preferred.
- Expertise in network architecture, SIEM, EDR/XDR, and advanced firewalling.
- Hands-on experience in Incident Response and Digital Forensics.
- Strong understanding of Cloud security (Oracle, Azure, AWS) and container security.
- Experience protecting hybrid OT/IT environments.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Strong understanding of security frameworks.
