Senior IT Security Advisor

We, at Enterprise IT Security (EITS), are on a mission to secure the IT journey for the Volvo Group. We work closely together with stakeholders across several Business Areas (BAs), Truck Divisions (TDs), and Group Functions (GFs). While the BAs are responsible for driving the business, the TDs provide research, development, manufacturing, and assembly. Within Volvo Group, the GFs own the Group agenda, provide strategic direction and have global responsibility.

With Enterprise IT Security you will be part of Group Digital & IT. A global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other, and embrace change to stay ahead.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior IT Security Advisor to join our team. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in defining how we secure our IT landscape. They will be responsible for advising various departments from Group Digital & IT how to securely design IT solutions, what are the security best practices that should be followed and what Volvo IT security directives say about securing IT solution. Collaboration with developers, architects, and DevOps teams to establish and maintain effective security measures, policies, and procedures will be a central aspect of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• IT Security Advisory: Provide advisory to teams regarding IT Security implementation.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor and ensure adherence to laws and regulations, taking necessary actions to maintain compliance.
• Risk Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive assessments of security risks to identify vulnerabilities, assess potential impact, and recommend effective security measures.
• Employee Training: Deliver training and awareness initiatives to educate employees on security best practices.
• Security Reviews and Assessments: Regularly conduct security reviews and assessments to identify weaknesses and propose strategies for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a relevant field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in roles focusing on IT Security.
• Profound understanding of IT Security, compliance frameworks, and prevailing security best practices.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess risks and propose effective solutions.
• Outstanding communication skills to convey intricate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in conducting security assessments, risk evaluations, and vulnerability analyses.
• Familiarity with security technologies, encryption methods, access controls, and authentication mechanisms.
• Collaborative mindset for effective cross-functional teamwork and the ability to influence decision-making processes.
• Strong organizational acumen and meticulous attention to detail.
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in the field of IT security.

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

Hiring manager – Bartosz Celmer, Head of IT Security Advisory and Services

Union Representatives:

Akademikerna – Therese Koggdal, +46 470 387855

Unionen - Lajla Dahlsjö +46 31 3224575

Ledarna – Ulrika Holmberg +46 73 9025071

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Application screening will start immediately; we look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.