Senior Cyber Security Advisor

  • We are looking for an experienced and strategic cybersecurity professional to join our client as a trusted advisor to management and key stakeholders. In this role, you will ensure that cybersecurity is effectively integrated into business decision-making, aligning security best practices with organizational goals while maintaining operational efficiency. You will play a key role in strengthening our cybersecurity posture, managing risks, and supporting compliance across the enterprise.
  • Key Responsibilities
    • Act as a trusted advisor to management and key stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity considerations are integrated into decision-making.
    • Align cybersecurity best practices with business objectives and delivery goals without hindering operational efficiency.
    • Provide expert cybersecurity guidance during projects and engagements to mitigate risks and strengthen security controls.
    • Collaborate 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.
  • Required Qualifications
    • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT governance, risk management, or compliance.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
    • Proven leadership in developing, implementing, and overseeing security governance frameworks, policies, and strategies.
    • Experience aligning security and data privacy initiatives 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 within complex environments.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead security incident response and crisis management at an enterprise level.
    • Proven ability to influence senior leadership and contribute to board-level discussions on security risks and strategies.
  • Preferred Qualifications & Certifications
    • Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.
    • Solid understanding of business operations and their impact on cybersecurity.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and support mitigation efforts.
    • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CIPM, CISA, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.
    • Additional specializations in areas such as AI Governance, Cloud Security, or CIPP/E.

    Start date: 2026-04-07

    End date: 2026-10-30

    Workload: 100%

    Location: Stockholm

    Language: Swedish and English

    Percentage of remote work allowed: 20%

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  • Locations: Stockholm
  • Technologies: Cybersecurity
  • Language: English, Swedish