We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented CISO(Chief Information Security Officer) to establish and oversee the IT- and Cyber Security function within the Lindab Group. As a manager for this area you will lead the IT Security function in establishing an inhouse competence area for securing strategy, roadmap, policies and procedures to safeguard the organisation against cyber threats and attacks.

As CISO you are responsible for building and leading the team in executing on the company´s cyber security initiatives. Together you will design and implement the IT/Cyber Security operating model and product/service offerings. Your experience, knowledge and a strategic mindset will be crucial in transforming the security landscape.

You have extensive expertise in developing and managing a Security function within the manufacturing industry. Combined with solid technical experience and excellent communication skills you manage and motivate people, team members and stakeholder within the entire Lindab Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an interesting journey with great influence on the current and future IT- and Security landscape for Lindab Group.

You will report to the CIO for Lindab Group.

Read more about Lindab HERE

Main responsibilities

• Leadership: As the most senior role within the Security function within IS/IT, you are accountable for Security throughout the organization. You have the ability to attract, develop, and retain highly skilled staff to ensure that the team delivers effective security measures.

• Strategy and operational excellence: Design and implement IT security strategy and architecture for the organisation´s IT infrastructure. You will establish, oversee, and maintain a holistic IT security framework that adheres to industry best practices, incorporating tools and metrics relevant to your domain. You will also conduct regular security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls as well as identify vulnerabilities and threats. This requires cross-functional team collaboration to ensure compliance with cyber security regulations and standards, e.g. GDPR, NIST, NIS2.

• Stakeholder Management: Build, develop, and maintain productive partnerships with IT and business stakeholders by gaining a thorough insight into business needs and providing IT Security services.

• Budget responsibility: Own, develop and control the annual IT Security budget to ensure that it aligns with the overall IS/IT and Lindab Group strategic goals. Create and maintain a culture of continuous cost optimization for your domain.

• Vendor Management: Own and develop a sourcing strategy and provide oversight for vendor and partner relationship management within IT Security function.

Previous experience and competence

• 10+ years of experience within IT, information and Cyber security, whereof at least 3 years from manufacturing industry, preferably in a global context.
• 5+ years of leadership experience including budgeting and staffing.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, or other relevant IT function.
• 5+ years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., IS027000, COBIT, NIST 800, etc.)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentials.
• Skilled in communicating business value delivered by Security services and excellent in inspiring staff, securing alignment with IS/IT and business strategy.
• Vast experience of executing programs that meet the objectives of excellence in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience in contract- and vendor management and working closely with service providers and managed deliveries.
• Vast experience in implementation and evaluation of IT security systems and their specifications.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate about IT Security services, that inspires and motivates staff, and aligns with the IS/IT and business strategy.
• Experience of ITIL process-based deliveries.

To be successful in this position we believe that you have the following skills

• Ability to plan and structure your work and anticipate potential problems.
• Focus on reaching established goals and expectations.
• Handles and solves problems with high complexity independently and efficiently.
• Actively seeks insights both from within the organization and from outside the organization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A strong operational and strategical leadership.
• Operates with high integrity and maintains strong ethical standards in all activities and collaborations.

We hope that we have caught your curiosity and look forward to your application.

Additional information

• Start: Per agreement
• Location: Malmö or Grevie, Sweden
• This recruitment process is handled by A-hub and at Lindab´s request, all inquiries regarding this position will be handled by A-hub and Carl Andersson