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Scaling IT/OT/ICS Security Teams Across Europe
Contract Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Hamburg
12 months Minimum
Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead a tactical security program during a critical phase of their growth. This role is pivotal in ensuring the security of enterprise technology, supporting an imminent funding round, and preventing avoidable security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Stand up and execute a tactical program of security initiatives to safeguard the organization.
2. Ensure alignment with organizational goals, prioritizing incident prevention and risk mitigation.
3. Demonstrate a strong technical background, including engineering-level capabilities in areas such as networking, authentication, and general enterprise security.
4. Provide technical guidance to teams, helping them identify and implement necessary security measures.
5. Work closely with technical teams to articulate security requirements, ensuring they understand and fulfill their responsibilities to secure products and systems.
6. Effectively communicate security strategies, pipelines, and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Clearly articulate the rationale for security changes, especially in the context of organizational growth and external funding requirements.
8. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the role.
9. Provide actionable recommendations and solutions to strengthen security posture.
Key Requirements:
1. Proven experience in a senior security leadership role, ideally as a CISO or similar.
2. Fluent in German, with excellent communication skills to engage with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
3. A hands-on, technical mindset with expertise in enterprise technology security, networking, and authentication.
4. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly articulate the importance of security initiatives at both technical and business levels.
5. A proactive approach to driving change and delivering results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
6. Availability to start immediately.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Consulting, Management, and Project Management
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and Operations Consulting
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