Chief Information Security Officer

Capijob; Marseille, Digne-les-Bains; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global cybersecurity leader is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee the cybersecurity and compliance strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership in information security practices and effective communication with business and engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in risk management and incident response, along with a relevant educational background. This position is based in Marseille, France and offers competitive perks including a personal learning budget and annual leave.

Prestations

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual leave

Priority Pass for travel

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in risk management, information security, or incident response.
• Experience in implementing cybersecurity programs in engineering organizations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Define a cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team.
• Advise leadership on cybersecurity and compliance implementation.

Connaissances

Risk management

Information security

Incident response

Cybersecurity culture

Project management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field

MBA

Description du poste

Overview

This CISO role is for a global cybersecurity leader with a passion for Linux and open source to help define the way Canonical secures its corporate infrastructure, designs its products and assures regulatory compliance. This role will be responsible for the end to end definition and implementation of the cybersecurity and compliance program. They will continue to build a world-leading team of cybersecurity professionals currently in excess of 30 people and work to define and implement process and technical security controls. It is important for the CISO to work closely with the business, infrastructure, product and engineering teams to define and meet cybersecurity and compliance targets. It reports to the CFO.

Key responsibilities

• Define a cybersecurity strategy and operating model that is aligned with our business objectives
• Develop and track a clear, measurable cybersecurity plan
• Assume responsibility for Canonical's information security and compliance program
• Build, develop and lead a high performing cybersecurity and compliance team
• Advise business and engineering leadership in the implementation of cybersecurity and compliance
• Present regular reports to Canonical executives and our Board of Directors
• Integrate an information and cyber security risk management framework
• Define and deliver a cybersecurity culture and awareness program for employees and partners
• Define and implement an information assurance framework, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Monitor and respond to security and privacy incidents
• Lead the implementation of a secure system development life-cycle

Valued skills and experience

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Substantial experience in risk management, information security, or incident response
• Experience implementing a cybersecurity and compliance program in an engineering organization
• Experience building and leading a cross functional cybersecurity and compliance team
• Proven ability to define, implement and measure effective incident response playbooks and a cybersecurity culture program
• Knowledge of information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST
• Knowledge of international privacy laws and financial reporting requirements
• Understanding of current legislation and regulations relevant to our organization
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with cloud native technologies and agile development methodologies a plus
• Past experience leading the incident response to a large scale cyber security threat a plus

What Canonical offers

• Personal learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel

Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world’s best free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.