Data Security Advisor w Wrocław, Polska

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in data protection, security advisory, or risk management, ideally within complex enterprise environments.

Core Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of data protection principles and controls, including encryption, access management, secure data architecture, and cloud security.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and security frameworks, including GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and related data protection standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and recommend practical, risk-based solutions.

Communication and Collaboration Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics clearly to a range of audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Commitment to respectful, inclusive ways of working that value diverse perspectives and support psychological safety.

Desirable Skills

• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Adaptable, curious, and committed to continuous learning and responsible data handling.
• Awareness of fairness, accessibility, and ethical considerations in security and data practices.

Certifications

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are welcome and considered an advantage.

You have a TOYOTA DNA, this means:

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible
• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other's success
• Curiosity: you are open for new experience and able to combine imagination with fact-based observation
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach

Toyota is a strong, global brand and one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. Teams at Toyota Motor Europe and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland in Lower Silesia are all working togther to deliver the best mobility solutions for users around the world.

Our Digital Hub is Toyota Motor Europe’s IT research and development centre, established in 2026 in Wrocław. We are responsible for developing and maintaining software and connected digital services for the Toyota and Lexus brands in Europe.

Become part of our team and help us shape the future.

Team description:

The Cybersecurity team is a strategic function within TME’s IT & Digital division, supporting the transformation of Toyota’s European IT operations. The team plays a critical role in building resilient security frameworks, managing cyber risks, and fostering a proactive security culture across digital assets and operations. Its mission is to protect Toyota’s information assets, support regulatory compliance, and enable secure, responsible innovation across the organisation.

Role Summary:

The Data Security Advisor helps safeguard organisational data by providing guidance on data protection, security architecture, and regulatory compliance, while enabling secure and responsible business innovation. The role combines technical expertise with strategic advisory skills to help embed data security throughout the data lifecycle, from creation and processing to storage and disposal. Working closely with IT, business teams, data professionals, and compliance stakeholders, the advisor supports risk identification, strengthens security practices, and helps ensure alignment with frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.

The Data Security Advisor actively promotes an inclusive and ethical security culture by considering diverse perspectives, ensuring equitable access to secure systems, and supporting solutions that are fair, transparent, and respectful of user privacy and societal impact.

Team description:

The Cybersecurity team is a strategic function within TME’s IT & Digital division, supporting the transformation of Toyota’s European IT operations. The team plays a critical role in building resilient security frameworks, managing cyber risks, and fostering a proactive security culture across digital assets and operations. Its mission is to protect Toyota’s information assets, support regulatory compliance, and enable secure, responsible innovation across the organisation.

Role Summary:

The Data Security Advisor helps safeguard organisational data by providing guidance on data protection, security architecture, and regulatory compliance, while enabling secure and responsible business innovation. The role combines technical expertise with strategic advisory skills to help embed data security throughout the data lifecycle, from creation and processing to storage and disposal. Working closely with IT, business teams, data professionals, and compliance stakeholders, the advisor supports risk identification, strengthens security practices, and helps ensure alignment with frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.

The Data Security Advisor actively promotes an inclusive and ethical security culture by considering diverse perspectives, ensuring equitable access to secure systems, and supporting solutions that are fair, transparent, and respectful of user privacy and societal impact.

What we can offer you:

• Depending on the candidate’s skills and experience, the base salary for this position will be in the range of PLN 18 000– 25 000 gross per month under a permanent employment contract (employment contract/UoP).

Benefits & Bonuses:

• Annual Bonus
• Health insurance
• Sport card
• Lunch subsidy
• Car leasing
• Languages lessons

,[Assess current data protection practices, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements aligned with organisational risk appetite and regulatory requirements. , Define and support the implementation of practical, measurable data security policies, standards, and procedures across the organisation. , Support the design and implementation of technical controls such as data encryption, data loss prevention, identity and access management, and secure data architectures across cloud and on-premises environments. , Monitor data security risks and contribute to incident response activities by analysing root causes, advising on remediation actions, and helping strengthen controls to prevent recurrence. , Translate complex technical risks into clear, business-relevant insights that support informed decision-making across a range of stakeholders. , Collaborate across IT, legal, compliance, data, and business teams to embed security by design into projects and digital initiatives. , Contribute to awareness, training, and knowledge-sharing activities that help colleagues understand their role in protecting data. , Promote inclusive, accessible, and ethical data security practices by considering diverse user needs and supporting fair, responsible use of data and AI. ] Requirements: Degree, Security, risk management, Cloud security, GDPR, ISO, NIST, Analytical skills, CISSP, CISM Additionally: Sport subscription, Private healthcare, Lunch card, Retirement savings scheme (PPK), Annual or Quarterly bonus, Mindfulness and Stress Management Programme, Car leasing options, Employee Recommendation Programm, No dress code, Modern office.