Interim Cyber Security Manager

Recommended by; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Part time

Job summary

Stockholm HQ is seeking an Interim Cyber Security Manager (Security Operations) for a six-month assignment at 50% capacity. You will report to the CISO and align security operations with broader security strategy while the regular consultant is on leave.

You will translate regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA) into practical engineering steps, lead technical security initiatives across AppSec, cryptography, IAM, cloud, and incident response, and ensure thorough handover when the consultant

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar role (Cyber Security Manager / SecOps Lead), preferably as an interim consultant.
• Strong technical background in IT infrastructure, cloud environments and the SDLC.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA) into actionable steps for engineering teams.
• Pro‑activeness and forward-leaning leadership.
• Fluent in English as corporate language.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical security capabilities as interim owner of the Security Operations domain.
• Support AppSec and secure coding with engineering teams.
• Provide guidance on Security Architecture and Cryptography.
• Oversee cloud and endpoint security implementations.
• Drive IAM initiatives.
• Coordinate security testing and vulnerability management.
• Ensure security logging, monitoring, and incident management.
• Maintain documentation for a smooth handover when the regular consultant returns.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Technical translation

Regulatory knowledge

Proactiveness

English fluency

Job description

Assignment: Interim Cyber Security Manager (Security Operations)

Duration: Approx. 6 months

Capacity: 50%

Location: Stockholm HQ (on-site preferred)

About the Assignment

Our client, a regulated fintech company, is looking for a Cyber Security Manager for a

6-month interim assignment at 50% capacity, to bridge the gap between security strategy

and technical implementation. You will work closely with the CISO and the Information

Security Manager, who owns Security Governance. Your job is to lead and keep momentum

in the Security Operations leg while the client's regular consultant is on leave.

We are looking for a pragmatic, solution-oriented leader who can hit the ground running. You

might have a background as a cyber security specialist but have grown into a leading or

coordinating role. In this assignment, you will act as the crucial link between security

requirements and the client's IT and engineering teams, translating policies into technical

implementation.

Experience & Profile

• Solid experience in a similar role (e.g., Cyber Security Manager, Head of CyberSec or SecOps Lead), preferably as an interim consultant.
• A strong technical background. You understand modern IT infrastructure, cloud environments and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to translate strict regulatory requirements (such as DORA) into actionable implementation steps for engineering teams.
• Pro‑activeness, strong technical translation skills and a forward-leaning attitude 
• Fluent in English, as this is the corporate language.

What You Will Do

As the interim owner of the Security Operations domain, you will be responsible for driving

technical security capabilities. Your responsibilities will cover:

• Secure Software Development & AppSec: Support the engineering teams with requirements and best practices for Application Security (AppSec) and secure coding.
• Security Architecture & Cryptography: Act as the technical authority in architecture forums, providing hands-on guidance on Security Architecture and Cryptography.
• Endpoint/Cloud Security: Oversee and guide the implementation of technical controls in the cloud and endpoint environments.
• IAM: Drive technical initiatives related to Identity and Access Management.
• Security Testing & Vulnerability Management: Order and coordinate Security Testing, and oversee Vulnerability Management to identify, prioritise and mitigate technical risks.
• Security Logging & Monitoring: Ensure appropriate visibility and tracking mechanisms are in place across the infrastructure.
• Security Incident Management: Support and coordinate the technical response processes for security incidents.
• Ensure Seamless Handover: Maintain high-quality documentation of all ongoing Security Operations initiatives to ensure a smooth transition when the regular consultant returns.

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