​A leading global software development company is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the strategic and operational direction of its global information security program. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of enterprise security in cloud-native environments, a pragmatic risk-management mindset, and a strong ability to align security with business goals.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a global information security strategy aligned with overall business objectives.

• Lead enterprise-wide security governance, architecture, and operational frameworks across applications, infrastructure, and data domains.

• Establish, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with development, operations, and compliance teams.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on all security matters.

• Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning and execution.

• Oversee audits, certifications, and compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.

• Monitor emerging threats and guide security improvement initiatives proactively.

• Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps teams to embed security by design throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Drive company-wide security awareness, training, and culture initiatives.

• Manage and lead a network of security representatives to ensure consistent risk management and control implementation.

• Represent the organisation externally on information security matters and support customer security inquiries, ensuring assurance across business units.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience working in a global CISO role

• 10+ years of experience in information security and/or IT auditing, preferably in dynamic cloud service or high-growth SaaS environments.

• Relevant master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT Audit, or a related discipline.

• Deep knowledge of IT risk and security management processes, including ISO 27001, SOC 1, and SOC 2 standards.

• Strong technical foundation in application security, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity and access management (IAM), and secure SDLC practices.

• Proven ability to translate security vision into actionable strategies and provide hands-on guidance.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with IT architects, engineers, developers, and executive stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience building and scaling security teams and programs.

• Skilled at navigating complex international regulatory and compliance landscapes.

• Experience working directly with customers in problem-solving and advisory roles.

• Relevant certifications preferred, including CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CEH.

• Knowledge of Microsoft cloud and security products is a plus.

• Committed to staying up-to-date with new developments and emerging technologies.

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Why Join:

• Very attractive package on offer

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation building impactful digital solutions across sectors.

• Join an international team with strong innovation culture and a modern tech stack.

• Opportunity to shape and lead a strategic function with executive visibility.

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