Head of Information Security

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Take the lead as CISO at Perstorp AB – strengthen and lift information security and data privacy in a leading chemicals innovator

Do you want to lead and drive the information security progress at a global company, passionate about sustainability and innovation? As CISO in the Group IT management team at Perstorp AB, you have a key role in protecting our business from today´s and future threats. We offer you a central position with the mandate to influence the security strategy in a company that is growing and developing globally. At Perstorp AB, we value your development and offer a work environment that promotes innovation, learning and collaboration. We offer the opportunity to work with exciting projects, international teams and a sustainability agenda at the forefront

The Opportunity

• To become part of an organization imbued with the values: Care - Lead with heart, Responsibility — Do Right, Reliability — Keep the promise, Focused Innovation — Make it better
• The opportunity to drive change and implement new security solutions
• To work in an international environment where work-life balance is key to our well-being and success
• An employer with great employee benefits; for example, insurance, health care, subsidized lunches and in-house gym

Your Challenge

As CISO, you are responsible for the Information Security and Data Privacy department. Data privacy regulations are being strengthened outside GDPR and the EU and need global coordination in terms of regulatory compliance. As a CISO, you report to the CIO and are a key member of the global IT management team. In the role, you are also expected to act as program manager for the ongoing implementation of Petronas cyber security framework in terms of IT- as OT-environments.
This includes to:

• Develop and maintain information security and data privacy for the Perstorp Group
• Manage security- and risk- related aspects of data protection and of information security as well as the legal compliance of Data Privacy in global context
• Lead in continued aligning and implementation of Perstorp Information Security framework with the PETRONAS cybersecurity framework.
• Improve and align the Information Security Lead System to PETRONAS Cyber Security Governance Framework based on NIST.
• Manage and coordinate data privacy activities for global compliance
• Supervise and conduct internal information security and data privacy audits and audits of new services and products as well as assisting external audits

The Team and Workplace

You will be part of the Group IT management team and work closely with our Cyber Security Officer as well as our Cyber Security team, where we work in close collaboration with both local and global units. With us, you get a modern work environment with flexible working methods and the opportunity to influence the company´s security strategies on both a local and global level. You will report directly to the CIO and work closely with the IT management team. The office is located in Perstorp, with possibility to work remotely several days a week.

About You

To be successful in the role, we expect you to have deep knowledge in Information Security, as well as experience in leading security work in an international environment.
You thrive in a role where you can influence and drive change and look forward to further developing your leadership and security skills in a global context.

You have experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Critical Security Controls as well as legal requirements from the Data Protection Regulation. It is meritorious if you also have knowledge of legislation such as NIS directives and security protection laws. It is also an advantage if you have experience working with security in cloud solutions.

You create understanding, progress and trust though responsibility and clear, effective and engaging communication, ensuring that you engage different parts of the organization in safety matters.

As a person, you have a strategic way of thinking, a drive and willingness to support and find solutions. You are a structured person with great analytical skills.

Additional information 

If you would like to get in contact with a union representative you can contact Per Igglund (Akademikerna) [email protected], Rickard Martinsson (Unionen) [email protected], or Rebecka Lundell (IF Metall) [email protected] 

About Perstorp

Perstorp believes in improving everyday life – making it safer, more convenient and more environmentally sound for billions of people all over the world. As a world leading specialty chemicals company, our innovations provide essential properties for products used every day and everywhere. You’ll find us all the way from your car and mobile phone to towering wind turbines and the local dairy farm. Simply put, we work to make good products even better, with a clear sustainability agenda.

Founded in Sweden in 1881, Perstorp’s focused innovation builds on more than 140 years of experience, representing a complete chain of solutions in organic chemistry, process technology and application development. Perstorp has approximately 1,430 employees and manufacturing units in Asia, Europe and North America. Sales in 2021 amounted to 13.5 billion SEK.

One of the Group’s largest unit is Site Perstorp, in Sweden, which has been manufacturing chemical products in various forms since 1881. Basic & specialty polyols, formates, organic acids and formaldehyde are the main products manufactured in Perstorp.

Learn more at www.perstorp.com