Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO)

ALTEN; Valladolid; Presencial; MXN 800,000 - 1,000,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global engineering services company is searching for a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) in Valladolid, Mexico. This role will enhance cybersecurity governance and compliance across European subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree or a Master's in a related field and 3–6 years of experience in information security, along with strong ISO/IEC 27001 knowledge. Join a dynamic team and contribute to securing digital assets and driving innovation in a collaborative environment.

Servicios

Dynamic international environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Formación

• 3–6 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, or Security Governance.
• Experience in multicultural and international environments is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and improve Information Security Governance Framework.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management activities.
• Lead Security Officers and coordinate operational security actions.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Manage governance activities and reporting for Information Security.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001

Risk management

Fluency in English

Educación

Engineer degree or Master's in Computer Science or Information Security

Descripción del empleo

YOUR ROLE

As the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) for the International 1 perimeter, you will play a strategic and operational role in strengthening ALTEN's cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance framework across all European subsidiaries.

Reporting to the International 1 CISO, you will help shape, deploy, and monitor the cybersecurity governance structure while leading the community of subsidiary Security Officers and overseeing GRC analysts. Your mission is to reinforce the security posture of the organization and ensure alignment with group-level policies and international security standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Governance Framework (policies, procedures, standards).
• Oversee and support cybersecurity risk management activities.
• Coordinate operational security actions to reduce the attack surface and improve risk mitigation.
• Lead the community of Security Officers across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with group objectives and fostering collaboration.
• Manage governance activities, committees, and reporting for Information Security.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including ISO/IEC 27001 certifications.
• Assist business and IT teams in identifying, assessing, and addressing security risks and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management practices.

YOUR PROFILE

Must-have

• Engineer degree or Master's in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields
• 3–6 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk Management, or Security Governance
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and risk management methodologies
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills
• Fluent in English

Nice-to-have

• Experience in project management
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish
• Relevant certifications: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP/CISM, CRISC
• Experience in multicultural and international environments

Special requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)

ABOUT ALTEN

For more than 20 years, ALTEN has been developing and empowering engineering talent across strategic industries. With a strong innovation culture and presence in 30 countries, we support our clients in R&D, digital transformation, and advanced technology programs.

With 57,000 employees worldwide (88% engineers) and a revenue of €4.069 billion, ALTEN continues to grow through a combination of technological excellence and a human-centered approach.

WHY JOIN ALTEN?

Joining ALTEN means working in a dynamic, international environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the core of our culture.

As CISO, you will contribute directly to building a strong cybersecurity vision and ensuring the protection of ALTEN's digital assets across Europe — becoming a key player in shaping the future of secure digital transformation.