Head of Cyber Security

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cybersecurity company in Austria is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead their cyber security strategy and ensure the security of technology decisions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cyber security, experience with GRC frameworks, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. Excellent communication skills and relevant certifications are highly regarded. This role offers a strategic position in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in cyber or information security with leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with cyber security frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead Tattarang’s cyber security strategy and roadmap.
• Design and enhance security controls aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for cyber incidents.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Technical security operations

Communication skills

Decision-making and problem-solving

Security framework knowledge (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF)

Ausbildung

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Okta

Microsoft Entra ID

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

The Head of Cyber Security is responsible for leading Tattarang’s Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, setting the company’s cyber security strategy and standards, and delivering against Tattarang’s cyber security roadmap and risk settings.

Working closely with internal technology stakeholders, business units, and leadership, the Head of Cyber Security ensures that security is embedded into technology decisions, aligned with regulatory obligations, and effectively communicated at all levels of the organisation.

What you will do

• Lead and evolve Tattarang’s cyber security strategy and roadmap.
• Provide expert guidance across technology and business teams to maintain a secure environment.
• Design and enhance security controls aligned with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.
• Own and mature the organisation’s GRC function, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, and Essential Eight.
• Act as the escalation point for cyber incidents and coordinate incident response and recovery.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on security architecture, tooling, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee cyber security vendors and service providers, ensuring performance and accountability.
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators and cyber metrics to leadership and the board.
• Drive security awareness and training programs across the organisation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing cyber security team across identity, endpoint, applications, and incident response.

About you

• 5+ years in cyber or information security, including leadership or senior specialist experience.
• Strong grasp of both technical security operations and GRC frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, Essential Eight, and Australian regulations.
• Familiar with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity platforms (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID), and SOC governance.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor high‑performing security teams.
• Excellent communicator—able to translate complex issues for diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GIAC) highly regarded.

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

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