Technical Data Protection Specialist

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex. About Us Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world. Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services Job title Technical Data Protection Specialist Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a Technical Data Protection Specialist to support the protection of sensitive information and the secure use of collaboration technologies across a global organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with business, security, and technology stakeholders to implement and operate effective information protection controls that mitigate risk while supporting business objectives. This role is well-suited to an individual with a strong interest in information security, data protection, and emerging AI-related security capabilities, who can apply a practical and risk-based approach to delivering secure and business-aligned solutions. What you will work on Support the implementation and operation of information protection controls. Assist with data classification and information handling initiatives. Help reduce the risk of sensitive information being shared or handled inappropriately. Investigate and analyze potential information protection events and support appropriate follow-up. Contribute to improvements in data governance and information management processes. Support secure collaboration and the responsible adoption of AI-enabled capabilities. Work with business users to understand requirements and provide practical guidance. Participate in security initiatives, improvement activities and technology projects. Prepare reporting, metrics, procedures and supporting documentation. Contribute to compliance, assurance and audit activities. Qualifications you have for this role Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity or Information Security Data Protection, Privacy, or Data Governance Information Management or Records Management IT Operations, Cloud Services, or Endpoint Management Risk, Compliance, Assurance, or Audit Security Monitoring, Incident Investigation, or Incident Response Working knowledge of information classification and…