Cyber Security Advisor

E-Solutions; Sweden; On-site; SEK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Sweden is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor with over 10 years of experience. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor, working closely with management to enhance cybersecurity resilience and align security strategies with business objectives. Responsibilities include risk mitigation, compliance support, and driving cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred, along with strong leadership skills and experience in regulatory compliance. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security.
• Proven ability to align security strategies with business objectives.
• Experience with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity to management and stakeholders.
• Provide expertise to mitigate risks during projects.
• Support compliance with cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk management

Compliance understanding

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to management and key stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity considerations are integrated into decision‑making.
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices align with business objectives and delivery goals without hindering operational efficiency.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise during projects and engagements to mitigate risks and enhance security controls.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to enhance the organization’s overall cybersecurity resilience.
• Identify, assess, and provide guidance on mitigating cybersecurity risks across business functions.
• Support compliance with relevant cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security strategies, policies, and frameworks.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices among employees and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Typically, 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT governance, risk management, or compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field) preferred; alternatively equivalent work experience.
• Proven leadership in developing, implementing, and overseeing security governance frameworks, policies, and strategies.
• Experience in aligning security and data privacy with business objectives at a strategic level.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS), and security program development.
• Strong expertise in third‑party/vendor risk management and security governance across complex business environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security incident response and crisis management at an enterprise level.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and board‑level discussions on security risks and strategies.

Other qualifications / Optional certification

• Communication skills for stakeholder interaction and knowledge sharing.
• Understanding of business operations and their impact on security.
• The ability to analyze security risks and assist in risk mitigation efforts.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CIPM, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Additional specializations (e.g. AI Governance, Cloud Security, CIPP/E).