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 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.
Robert Walters Switzerland AG
Anna Aliko
+41 22 592 18 18
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