Head of IT Security and Compliance Operations

Teknik, data och digitalt · IT-infrastruktur och säkerhet · Cybersäkerhet · DevOps · Molnteknik

I korthet

As Head of IT Security and Compliance Operations at Saab, you will lead group-wide security capabilities and services, crucial for the company's digital transformation in a defence and security context. This leadership role involves managing security operations, identity and access management, and ensuring compliance with modern technologies like AI and cloud-based systems.

Ansvarsområden

Lead and transform Saab’s IT Security & Compliance Operations, IAM, and security monitoring capabilities with focus on cloud, AI and modernisation
Protect Saab’s information assets, systems and operations by monitoring, detecting, responding to and recovering from cybersecurity threats and incidents
Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
Define and drive the roadmap for IT Security & Compliance Operations, including security automation, increased cloud adoption and cloud security monitoring
Represent Group IT in cross-functional forums and engage with senior business and technology stakeholders
Cultivate a "Security First" mindset within the organisation

Krav

Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of IT management experience, including several years of leadership of leaders
Extensive experience in security and privacy strategy, security management, security operations, privacy program management and identity and access management
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and applications
Expertise in security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, etc.
Knowledge of cryptography, authentication, access control, and other security principles
Proven experience driving transformation with focus on cloud, AI and modern IT infrastructure and large-scale technology initiatives
Experience from large global organisations; ideally including defence
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes
Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection.

Önskade kvalifikationer

Preferably in the defence industry
Combined with deep expertise in modern cybersecurity, security operations, and compliance.
You have a strong track record of driving transformation and operational improvements with focus on cloud, AI and modern IT infrastructure.
Combined with a deep understanding of cybersecurity, risk management and modern technology landscapes including cloud and AI.
You are a relationship-oriented leader who is comfortable representing IT at senior management level, lead through others and drive change in large organisations.
For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations regarding citizenship may apply.

Förmåner

Step into a key leadership role at the heart of Saab’s digital transformation.
Play a key role in enabling Saab's digital transformation by supporting the adoption of AI, cloud-based technologies, automation, and modern digital platforms.
This is a highly visible position that involves frequent interaction with executive stakeholders, and you will report directly to the Saab Group CIO.
You will play a central role in strengthening Saab’s cyber resilience and enabling secure digital transformation across the enterprise.

Färdigheter

AICloud SecurityCloudISO 27001NISTCIS ControlsCryptographyAuthenticationAccess Control

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Om Saab

As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…

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