Vacant job

We are looking for you who want to lead and develop Sida's work with information and IT/cybersecurity in a changing world, thereby actively contributing to the protection of Sida's operations and Sweden's security. The position also involves a temporary appointment as Deputy Security Manager. All managers at Sida have temporary appointments.

About the job

As CISO, you lead and develop the agency's systematic information and IT/cybersecurity work and contribute to a strengthened security culture. You report to the Security Manager and coordinate the information and IT/cybersecurity team, while also holding the role of Deputy Security Manager. You also contribute to developing the agency's work in other parts of the security and preparedness area.

You work at our office in Rissne, Sundbyberg.

Responsibilities

• Management and development of the agency's information security management system (LIS) and systematic information and IT/cybersecurity work.
• Strategic and tactical business planning, quality assurance, environmental scanning, follow-up and development, as well as advisory support to the operations.
• Coordination of the work within the agency's information and IT/cybersecurity team, consisting of security coordinators, security specialists, and hired consultants.
• Assist the Security Manager in representing the operations, both internally and externally, including reporting to the board and management, as well as collaboration with ministries and other agencies.
• Other tasks occurring within the unit.

What we offer

We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You work based on a clear mandate and area of responsibility, characterized by trust between you, your manager, and your colleagues.

As an employee at Sida, you work with the world as your workplace, with Agenda 2030 and the public sector values as your guide. To be able to respond to the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with different backgrounds and skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Relevant academic education in information and IT/cybersecurity, systems science, or equivalent multi-year experience of working in a leadership role in the field (e.g., CISO, ISO, or Security Manager).

Languages

• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Work experience and knowledge

• Good knowledge of laws and regulations regarding information and IT/cybersecurity, security protection, GDPR, as well as public access and confidentiality for government agencies.
• Good knowledge and experience of having implemented measures in accordance with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001/27002, CIS Controls.
• Good knowledge of and ability to translate requirements according to NIS/NIS2 into governance, risk management, measures, and follow-up.
• Experience in personnel management or team leadership.

Functional competencies/abilities:

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and see that you have a high security awareness and are confident and responsible both as a leader and an employee. You are solution-oriented and driven by creating value and leading work towards goals. You have the ability to translate complex threats and security risks into understandable decision support, policy documents, and actual measures. Since the work largely takes place in close collaboration with all of Sida's operations, it requires that you have sensitivity along with good communicative and pedagogical skills, which enables you to understand and guide others. You also have good administrative skills to plan, organize, and follow up work in a structured and efficient manner. The work is carried out both individually and in collaboration with others, which requires that you have a good ability to collaborate with others while also being able to work independently to drive work forward and achieve set goals.

For this role, you need to:

• Take initiative and be proactive
• Have the ability to handle stress, uncertainty, and risks
• Be good at collaborating and creating trusting relationships
• Be good at leading and engaging others
• Have the ability to conduct dialogue and create consensus
• Communicate strategically to influence, negotiate, and mobilize
• Be able to turn experiences and lessons learned into action

For this role, it is meritorious if you

• Have certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, CEH, or CGEIT.
• Have knowledge of technical security solutions and experience in conducting security audits and reviews.
• Have experience in incident management and security investigations.
• Have experience in working with security protection and security-protected procurement (SUA).
• Have experience working in the public sector.

Good to know

The position is a permanent appointment with immediate effect. Probationary period applies.

Sida offers the possibility of remote work to some extent if it works for the operations.

The position is classified in a security class, and you need to give consent for register control according to the Security Protection Act if you are offered the position. Swedish citizenship is required for the position.

Please reference ref.no 123/26 when contacting us.

Further information about the content of the position is provided by Security Manager Magnus Wallin, 08-698 45 37.

Any questions regarding terms and other union matters should be directed to union representatives at Sida for Saco: [email protected] and ST: [email protected].

In Sida's recruitment process, selection questions are used as a tool to make an initial selection. Therefore, be careful with your answers so that they correctly reflect your competence and experience. Read more about Sida's recruitment process.

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About Sida

Sida – The Board for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on the government's and the Riksdag's mandate to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Our work should contribute to achieving the Riksdag's goals and the government's guidelines for Swedish aid.