Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO)

ALTEN; Cataluña; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering consulting firm in Spain is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to strengthen cybersecurity governance and compliance across European subsidiaries. Responsibilities include enhancing risk management practices, leading Security Officers, and supporting audit processes. Candidates should hold an Engineer degree or Master's in a related field and possess 3-6 years of relevant experience. The role requires excellent communication skills and fluency in English, with additional language skills being advantageous.

Formación

• 3–6 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, or Security Governance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and risk management methodologies.
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of Information Security Governance Framework.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management activities.
• Coordinate operational security actions to enhance risk mitigation.
• Lead the community of Security Officers across subsidiaries.
• Manage governance activities and reporting for Information Security.

Conocimientos

Information Security

IT Risk Management

Security Governance

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Teamwork Skills

Fluent in English

Educación

Engineer degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields

Descripción del empleo

YOUR ROLE

As the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) for the International 1 perimeter, you will play a strategic and operational role in strengthening ALTEN’s cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance framework across all European subsidiaries.

Reporting to the International 1 CISO, you will help shape, deploy, and monitor the cybersecurity governance structure while leading the community of subsidiary Security Officers and overseeing GRC analysts. Your mission is to reinforce the security posture of the organization and ensure alignment with group-level policies and international security standards.

Aunque la experiencia profesional y las cualificaciones son clave para este puesto, asegúrese de comprobar si posee las habilidades interpersonales preferibles antes de solicitar, si se requieren.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Governance Framework (policies, procedures, standards).
• Oversee and support cybersecurity risk management activities.
• Coordinate operational security actions to reduce the attack surface and improve risk mitigation.
• Lead the community of Security Officers across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with group objectives and fostering collaboration.
• Manage governance activities, committees, and reporting for Information Security.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including ISO/IEC 27001 certifications.
• Assist business and IT teams in identifying, assessing, and addressing security risks and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management practices.

YOUR PROFILE

Must-have

• Engineer degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields
• 3–6 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, or Security Governance
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and risk management methodologies
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills
• Fluent in English

Nice-to-have

• Experience in project management
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish
• Relevant certifications: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP/CISM, CRISC
• Experience in multicultural and international environments

Special requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)

ABOUT ALTEN

For more than 20 years, ALTEN has been developing and empowering engineering talent across strategic industries. With a strong innovation culture and presence in 30 countries, we support our clients in R&D, digital transformation, and advanced technology programs.

With 57,000 employees worldwide (88% engineers) and a revenue of €4.069 billion, ALTEN continues to grow through a combination of technological excellence and a human-centered approach.

WHY JOIN ALTEN?

Joining ALTEN means working in a dynamic, international environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the core of our culture. xsgfvud

As CISO, you will contribute directly to building a strong cybersecurity vision and ensuring the protection of ALTEN’s digital assets across Europe — becoming a key player in shaping the future of secure digital transformation.