Expert IT Security & Risk Officer
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Job Summary
Location: Gothenburg Sweden (100% On-site)
Assignment Period: 02 Mar 2026 31 Dec 2026
Seniority Level: Expert
Remote Work: 0% (On-site presence in Gothenburg is mandatory)
Application Deadline: 22 Feb 2026
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and strategic IT Security & Risk Officer for one of our clients to lead their cybersecurity risk management and compliance initiatives across clients global organization. This cross-functional role bridges the gap between high-level strategic development and hands-on execution. Your primary mission is to enhance cybersecurity capabilities and reduce business risks while maintaining the organizations agility to deliver high business value.
What Youll Do
Risk Management: Lead and quality assure Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA) to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Compliance & Standards: Ensure organizational alignment with international standards and regulations including ISO 27001 NIS2 GDPR CRA and UNECE R155/R156.
Security Architecture: Review modern cloud services from a security perspective and drive a Security by Design culture across the organization.
Audit & Governance: Support security audits and apply Lean Governance principles to improve operational efficiency without compromising the risk posture.
Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Enterprise Architecture cross-functional DevSecOps teams product development and operational stakeholders.
Operational Security: Support day-to-day cybersecurity processes in a complex global environment.
Who You Are
Technical Expertise: Strong background in risk assessment TARA and security auditing.
Security Principles: Deep understanding of how to apply security best practices to meet CIA (Confidentiality Integrity and Availability) requirements.
Architectural Vision: Proven ability to review cloud services and modern architectures through a security lens.
Regulatory Knowledge: Expert experience with ISO 27001 NIS2 and UNECE R155/R156 (Automotive Cyber Security Management Systems).
Operational Experience: Extensive experience in operational cybersecurity within a global context.
Soft Skills: A relationship-driven collaborator who takes initiative motivates peers and thrives on continuous improvement.
Language: Professional proficiency in English.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
Industry: Prior experience in the Automotive sector.
Methodology: Background in Agile working environments.
Specialized Skills: Proficiency in incident response crisis management or digital forensics.
Assignment Details:
Workload: 100% (40 hours per week)
Rate Type: Hourly
About Sperton:
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes finding the right people for the right positions.
Key Skills
- Network security
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- Information Technology
- Security Requirements
- ISO
- Security Solutions
- Windows
- Access Control
- Vulnerability Assessments
- SOX
- Regulatory Agencies
- Business Units
- Incident Response
- Access Management
