Head of Cyber Security

sulzer; Madrid; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Flexible compensation scheme (health,

Health insurance

Transport or childcare

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead its global cybersecurity function and protect the company's technology transformation journey from threats and risk. You will drive security architecture across cloud, OT, applications and infrastructure, partnering with senior leaders to embed secure-by-design practices enterprise-wide while shaping Sulzer's cybersecurity strategy.

This strategic leadership role requires 8+ years in cybersecurity, strong leadership, and fluency in English, with

Qualifications

• University degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, or related disciplines.
• Leadership experience within global and complex environments.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise security capabilities.
• Strong expertise in security architecture and secure-by-design methodologies.
• Experience with security engineering and security technology management.
• Knowledge of cloud, infrastructure, and network security.
• Expertise in identity and access security.
• Understanding of application security, OT security, and digital product security.
• Experience with vulnerability and exposure management.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and technology governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Sulzer's cybersecurity architecture and engineering roadmap.
• Lead the global technical cybersecurity function and develop organizational capabilities.
• Drive adoption of secure-by-design across applications, infrastructure, cloud, OT, and digital products.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, technology domains, development teams, and product owners to embed security.
• Establish and govern security standards, architecture principles, and technology direction.
• Lead security reviews and support risk-based design decisions.
• Advise the CISO and senior leadership on cybersecurity strategy and technology risks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide their secure adoption.
• Oversee lifecycle management of security technologies and platforms.
• Drive automation, standardization, and technical risk reduction initiatives.
• Define security requirements across identity, infrastructure, network, cloud, OT, and digital product environments.
• Manage cybersecurity priorities, initiatives, and project portfolio oversight.
• Support cybersecurity investment decisions through architecture and risk recommendations.
• Communicate cybersecurity progress and priorities to stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Security engineering

Leadership

Cloud security

Network security

Identity and access security

Vulnerability management

Enterprise architecture

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

As Head of Cyber Security, you will lead Sulzer's global technical cybersecurity function and play a critical role in protecting and enabling the company's business and technology transformation journey.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional who is passionate about building secure, resilient, and scalable technology environments. You will drive security architecture, engineering, and secure-by-design practices across enterprise applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, operational technology (OT), and digital products.

Working closely with senior business leaders, Enterprise Architecture, and technology teams, you will help shape Sulzer's cybersecurity strategy while ensuring security is embedded into innovation and transformation initiatives across the organization.

What you will do:

• Define and maintain Sulzer's cybersecurity architecture and engineering roadmap.
• Lead the global technical cybersecurity function and develop organizational capabilities.
• Drive the adoption of secure-by-design principles across applications, infrastructure, cloud, OT, and digital products.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, technology domains, development teams, and product owners to embed security into technology initiatives.
• Establish and govern security standards, architecture principles, and technology direction.
• Lead security reviews and support risk-based design decisions.
• Advise the CISO and senior leadership on cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and technology risks.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and guide their secure adoption across the enterprise.
• Oversee implementation and lifecycle management of security technologies and platforms.
• Drive automation, standardization, and technical risk reduction initiatives.
• Define security requirements across identity, infrastructure, network, cloud, application, OT, and digital product environments.
• Manage cybersecurity priorities, strategic initiatives, and project portfolio oversight.
• Support cybersecurity investment decisions through architecture, risk, and technology recommendations.
• Communicate cybersecurity progress, priorities, and outcomes to business and technology stakeholders.

What you need to succeed:

Required:

• University degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Leadership experience within global and complex business environments.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise security capabilities.
• Strong expertise in security architecture and secure-by-design methodologies.
• Experience in security engineering and security technology management.
• Knowledge of cloud, infrastructure, and network security.
• Expertise in identity and access security.
• Understanding of application security, OT security, and digital product security.
• Experience with vulnerability and exposure management.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and technology governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication capabilities.
• Fluent English language skills.

Preferred:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, Azure Security, Google Cloud Security, or equivalent.
• Experience advising senior executives and governance bodies on cybersecurity and technology-related decisions.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Executive communication and influencing skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Team leadership, coaching, and capability development.
• Ability to translate complex cybersecurity topics into business-focused outcomes.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Meal vouchers.
• Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare.
• Be part of an experienced and international team.
• A good vibe working environment.
• The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
• Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement.
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location.

Office location: Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid.

The opportunity to shape and lead Sulzer's global technical cybersecurity strategy and capabilities.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada