FIFA

Overview As a Cybersecurity Specialist at FIFA, you will design, implement and oversee security systems within the FIFA environment to protect digital products and infrastructure. You will collaborate with Product Managers and IT teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards. You will lead vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture, guiding secure development and cloud adoption. This role offers scope to shape security practices across FIFA’s digital products and event operations, contributing to a trusted, secure global platform.

Leistungen / Benefits Health and fitness: on-site gym and football sessions Home office: up to two days per week Language courses Continuous learning and internal mobility Pension with employer contributions Relocation assistance Verantwortungsbereiche Design, build, test, and operate security systems within the FIFA environment Support Product Managers and FIFA functions to ensure cybersecurity compliance for digital products Lead vulnerability and patch management; coordinate penetration tests and third-party risk management; plan remediation actions Provide security architecture expertise and advisory for secure solutions Review AI-based solutions and current security measures; recommend enhancements and respond to breaches Lead coordination of Cloud Security standards and compliance monitoring with remediation planning Coordinate regular system tests and continuous information

security monitoring Execute the Cybersecurity Programme as defined in the Roadmap Participate in cybersecurity investigations and support incident response and crisis simulations Plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, scope, and budget Zentrale Anforderungen Proven track record in crafting security policies and guiding secure deployment practices Familiar with NIST, ISO, GDPR, PCI DSS and FedRAMP frameworks Experience securing cloud technologies and Secure Development Lifecycle Project management experience with clear communication Client-oriented, efficient, and able to work independently University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field Professional certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CISA) advantageous 5–7 years of experience in a similar role Knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools; enterprise-scale cloud, network, firewall, and EDR

architectures Understanding of Firewalls and Network Security (Palo Alto, Fortigate) and mail security practices (DMARC, DKIM, SPF) Understanding of cloud security principles, SIEM, and incident management Fluent in English; additional FIFA language skills are a plus Willingness to travel to events and readiness for stand-by duties Client-oriented Efficient and effective Excellent planning, documentation and organizational skills Vulnerability scanning and auditing tools Enterprise-scale cloud architectures and security controls Firewall knowledge (Palo Alto, Fortigate)