Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO)

ALTEN; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering company in Spain seeks a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to strengthen cybersecurity governance across European subsidiaries. Responsibilities include improving the Information Security Governance Framework, overseeing cybersecurity risk management, and leading Security Officers. Candidates should have an engineering degree or Master’s in Computer Science, 3–6 years of experience, and strong knowledge of ISO / IEC 27001. Fluency in English is mandatory, with project management experience as a plus.

Formación

• 3–6 years of experience in Information Security or IT Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO / IEC 27001 and risk management methodologies.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and improve the Information Security Governance Framework.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management activities.
• Lead the community of Security Officers across subsidiaries.
• Manage governance activities and audits for Information Security.
• Assist teams in addressing security risks and compliance.

Conocimientos

Information Security

IT Risk Management

Security Governance

Communication

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Educación

Engineer degree or Master’s in Computer Science or Information Security

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.

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.

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.