Cyber Security Advisor

TL;DR

Cyber Security Advisor (Cybersecurity): Act as trusted advisor to management integrating cybersecurity into decision-making with an accent on aligning best practices with business objectives and delivery goals. Focus on mitigating risks, enhancing security controls, and supporting compliance with regulations and standards.

Location: Stockholm (onsite)

Company

hirify.global connects top tech talent with organizations driving digital transformation in cloud computing, software engineering, data, cybersecurity, and AI across Sweden and Europe.

What you will do

• Act as trusted advisor ensuring cybersecurity is integrated into management decisions and stakeholder processes
• Align cybersecurity best practices with business objectives without hindering efficiency
• Provide expertise in projects to mitigate risks and enhance security controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build organizational cybersecurity resilience
• Identify, assess, and guide mitigation of risks across business functions
• Support compliance with cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards
• Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and frameworks
• Promote cybersecurity awareness among employees and stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, information security, IT governance, risk management, or compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven leadership in security governance frameworks, policies, and strategies
• Experience aligning security and data privacy with business objectives strategically
• Hands-on with enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS)
• Strong expertise in third-party/vendor risk management
• Experience in security incident response and crisis management
• Ability to influence senior leadership and board-level stakeholders

Nice to have

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Business understanding with security impact awareness
• Ability to analyze and mitigate security risks
• Certifications: CISSP, CIPM, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
• Specializations: AI Governance, Cloud Security, CIPP/E

Culture & Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking teams
• Grow career through impactful projects across Sweden and Europe
• Network of talented engineers, developers, cloud specialists, and AI innovators

Hiring process

• Apply via hirify.global portal with updated CV, availability, and motivation statement
• Applications via email not accepted
• Respond by 2026-05-03