Head of Information Security - CISO

Multinational Company; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational company is seeking a HEAD OF INFORMATION SECURITY - CISO in Madrid. The role involves developing cybersecurity strategies, managing risk, and ensuring compliance in a high-volume B2C environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in IT security and relevant certifications, along with leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Formación

• Proven experience as CISO (3 to 5 years ideally).
• 7+ years team management experience.
• 10+ years in IT Security / Cybersecurity.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and Execute Cybersecurity Strategy & Master Plan.
• Manage Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance.
• Lead Cyberdefense and Security incident detection.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Change agent

Innovative thinking

Technical background

Educación

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering, IT or a related field

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for our client, a really global multinational large company, in B2C Business

Services, with very high volume of clients & transactions the role of

HEAD OF INFORMATION SECURITY - CISO

Primary responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Cybersecurity Strategy & Master Plan
• Enterprise Cyber Risk Management and Cybersecurity Governance
• IT Security Control, Compliance & Audit
• Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk Management
• Security Awareness, Business Engagement & Culture Building
• Security by Design (architecture and engineering) in projects and initiatives involving IT and Digital, threat modelling of RHG projects
• Digital Identity
• Cyberdefense, Security incident detection, response and recovery

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering, IT or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ideally possessing industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH

Experience

• Ideally, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience as CISO
• A minimum of 7 years of experience of team management and leadership responsibilities
• A minimum of 10 years in IT Security / Cybersecurity
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders in multinational and multi-cultural environments.

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Knowledge of and experience in complying with PCI-DSS v4.0
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, English-fluent.
• Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to mobilize and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to establish trust relationships with diverse business stakeholders.
• Strong technical background
• Change agent

Ciso • Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain