Chief Information Security Officer CISO (f/m/n)
Key information
- Publication date:14 January 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Switzerland
Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer - CISO (f/m/n)
Location: Confidential Canton de Vaud / Genève
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. This critical role is for a large organization operating in a highly complex IT environment, requiring advanced expertise in managing security at scale while aligning with business objectives.
Location: Confidential Canton de Vaud / Genève
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead and oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. This critical role is for a large organization operating in a highly complex IT environment, requiring advanced expertise in managing security at scale while aligning with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a long-term information security strategy that supports business goals and ensures regulatory compliance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact and advisor for all security-related matters, reporting directly to executive leadership.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize information security risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular security risk assessments and audits to ensure the integrity of IT systems and data.
- Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with industry best practices and legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks, such as GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, or others pertinent to the organization's industry.
- Build and manage a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability across the organization.
- Provide training and development opportunities to ensure the team is up-to-date with the latest security trends and threats.
- Collaborate with IT, legal, HR, and other departments to ensure cohesive security practices throughout the organization.
- Effectively communicate security risks and initiatives to different types of stakeholders, including board members
- Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities to adapt security strategies proactively.
- Lead efforts in threat modeling, penetration testing, and advanced threat detection.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior security leadership role within a large, complex IT environment.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, tools, and technologies.
- Expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Experience with cloud security, advanced threat detection, and incident response in a hybrid IT environment.
- Knowledge of security governance, norms and standards:
- Demonstrated ability to manage security in a global, distributed organization.
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the security posture of a dynamic and challenging organization.
