Head of Cyber Security - Energy Infra (Remote/Hybrid)

Alight AB; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alight is seeking a practical, hands-on Head of Cyber to lead our IT and OT security across energy assets in the Nordics, with a focus on flexible work and autonomy.

Reporting to the COO, you will own the cyber security roadmap, strengthen infrastructure security for solar parks and battery systems, drive incident readiness, and ensure compliance with NIS2 and ISO/IEC standards while collaborating with the executive team and sites across Europe.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional security experience
• 3+ years in team leadership
• Hands-on IT security across IT/OT environments
• Experience in security governance and risk
• Strong knowledge of NIS2 and ISO/27001/IEC 62443

Responsibilities

• Lead IT and OT security program
• Own cyber security roadmap and risk management
• Oversee security at solar parks and battery systems
• Develop detection and incident response capabilities
• Ensure compliance with regulations and security standards

Skills

Team leadership

IT security

OT security

Security project

NIS2 knowledge

ISO/27001

IEC 62443

Risk management

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Alight is seeking a practical, hands-on Head of Cyber to lead our IT and OT security across energy assets in the Nordics, with a focus on flexible work and autonomy.

Reporting to the COO, you will own the cyber security roadmap, strengthen infrastructure security for solar parks and battery systems, drive incident readiness, and ensure compliance with NIS2 and ISO/IEC standards while collaborating with the executive team and sites across Europe.