Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

CIRCET ITALIA S.p.A.; San Giovanni Teatino; In loco; EUR 110.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in San Giovanni Teatino is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to manage cybersecurity and support digital transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will define security strategies, oversee IT infrastructure, and drive technological innovation while ensuring compliance with international standards. Applicants should have a Master’s in Computer Engineering, be fluent in English, and possess extensive experience in structured companies. Strong communication and strategic skills are essential for this key role.

Competenze

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Extensive experience in large, structured companies, preferably with operations across multiple locations.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Expertise in IT governance and project management.
• Experience in managing teams with multidisciplinary IT backgrounds (preferred).

Mansioni

• Define and maintain the cybersecurity strategy in line with international standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate risk management, compliance, and IT audit activities.
• Implement solutions for data protection, identity & access management, and incident response.
• Collaborate with operational sites to ensure consistency and alignment of security policies.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners.
• Continuously monitor threats and vulnerabilities, proposing corrective actions.
• Drive the company’s digital transformation and technological innovation.
• Oversee the IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, ERP, and internal applications.
• Define technological roadmaps and IT investment plans.
• Support the General Management in strategic decisions related to technology and security.

Conoscenze

Strategic vision and anticipation of technological trends

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to mediate between business needs and technological constraints

Formazione

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Circet Italia, a leader in the development and implementation of telecommunications, transportation, and energy infrastructure, is part of the multinational Circet Group, the leading international provider of infrastructure services in Europe. We are a global reference for innovation and reliability in the sector, with a presence across three continents, 13 countries, and 293 locations, employing over 17,000 people and operating 35 training centers. Our clients include major telecommunications, energy, and transportation operators, local authorities, companies focused on reducing the digital divide, and key public and private organizations that own network and energy infrastructures. In Italy, for over thirty years, we have ensured managerial continuity and adopted a federal organizational structure, maintaining a strong focus on technological development, acquiring new competencies, and building strategic alliances. This approach has allowed us to strengthen our market position as a trusted partner of leading technology vendors who rely on us for the construction and maintenance of their strategic networks.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

In a context of strong growth and innovation, Circet Italia is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who will play a strategic role in managing information security and supporting the company’s digital transformation.

Main Responsibilities

• define and maintain the cybersecurity strategy in line with international standards and applicable regulations
• coordinate risk management, compliance, and IT audit activities
• implement solutions for data protection, identity & access management, and incident response
• collaborate with operational sites to ensure consistency and alignment of security policies
• manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners
• continuously monitor threats and vulnerabilities, proposing corrective actions
• drive the company’s digital transformation and technological innovation
• oversee the IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, ERP, and internal applications
• define technological roadmaps and IT investment plans
• support the General Management in strategic decisions related to technology and security

Requirements

• master’s degree in Computer Engineering
• fluent in English (written and spoken)
• extensive experience in large, structured companies, preferably with operations across multiple locations
• in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR)
• expertise in IT governance and project management
• experience in managing teams with multidisciplinary IT backgrounds (preferred)

Key Skills

• strategic vision and the ability to anticipate technological trends
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• outstanding ability to mediate between business needs and technological constraints

Location

San Giovanni Teatino (CH)