Head of Cyber

Описание

Alight is seeking an experienced cyber security professional to lead security across critical energy infrastructure, protecting renewable energy assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT and OT team, own the cyber security roadmap, manage risk and report to the executive team and board
• Strengthen infrastructure and operational technology security, including architecture, third-party access and supplier requirements
• Develop detection and response capabilities, lead incident preparedness and oversee compliance with applicable regulations and security standards, including NIS2
• Oversee security risks across operating sites and offices
• Continually develop security guardrails for AI tools and integrations, manage external partners and promote security awareness across Alight

Requirements

• Available to start soon, as a permanent employee (preferred) or a consultant
• 5–10+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in team leadership
• Hands-on experience securing IT environments, ideally including OT or industrial systems
• Experience leading security projects, incident response, monitoring or security operations
• Good understanding of NIS2 and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443
• Confidence communicating security risks to senior leadership, boards, customers and investors
• Strong ownership, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical detail with business priorities
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Based in the Nordics, with regular travel to the Stockholm office and operating sites

Nice to have

• Experience in energy, utilities or other critical infrastructure, as well as AI security
• A technical degree

We offer

• Part of an entrepreneurial scale-up in a flat, coaching, and knowledge-driven culture
• High degree of autonomy and accountability
• Remote and flexible work is how we operate
• Our people are at the center of everything

Hiring process

• This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to build and improve our security programme as the business grows