Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Are you an Information Security specialist? Are you ready to take on an overall responsibility and drive the IS area in a global business? Join us as our new CISO!

As our world changes, Information & Cyber Security are becoming increasingly important for a company such as Westermo. We have long been known for robust hardware, and increasingly so also for Cyber Security features in our software.

Information Security at Westermo is not, and should not be an isolated IT function. It is fundamental to trusted products, resilient operations, and long‑term customer confidence. We are now looking for a Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to define, lead, and govern our global cyber security agenda across the entire global organization. This is a diverse role, with operational and strategic aspects. Governance, risk management, and operational resilience are key focus areas.

In this global role, you will work across all levels; from the executive management team, our leaders, and key functions across Westermo's global operations. You will collaborate with IT, R&D, Manufacturing, Operations & Quality to ensure information security is embedded into decision‑making, processes, and culture across the company.

Are you our next Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

As Global CISO, you oversee all Information Security related issues. You are the domain expert, the advisor and coordinator. You make sure that Westermo follows IS laws, directives, standards and also set up our own strategy, policies and guidelines. You lead the work and influence people in all departments, making sure we have the right routines, trainings, risk assessments and pass our audits.

You will not be starting from a clean slate, but there will be large opportunities to challenge current state and shape the future.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on identification, assessment, and prioritization of cyber risks across Westermo

Provide direction and governance for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001, including audits and scope expansion across Westermo companies

Support compliance with applicable cyber security regulations and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, customer security requirements)

Provide oversight and advisory input on third‑party and supply‑chain cyber security risks

Create awareness, teach and train others in the organization.

Report regularly to executive management on cyber security posture, risks, incidents, and initiatives

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who has experience in Information Security. You might be an expert in one area of Information Security, but you are looking for a wider role. Or you are already working with broad topics, but are looking for more responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own mark on a role and organization.

You like it in a medium sized company; where there's room for influence, and not hierarchical and bureaucratic. You appreciate having different kinds of competence around you, and are comfortable being the expert in your own area. You can speak to all of your stakeholders, and meet them where they are; from executive management to customers and employees. You are also comfortable in a global company; English is not a problem for you, and you understand there will be differences between countries, even if you don't know exactly what they are.

In short; you are an Information Security Specialist who wants to get in the driver's seat, with your supporters in the seats next to you.

Requirements

You are familiar with ISO 27001 and NIS2.

Strong knowledge of both IT security and OT/ICS security in industrial environments

Great communication skills, being able to teach and train others, but also learn from other specialists in the organization.

Proven experience with Information Security governance, risk management, and incident response

Meritorious

Background from industrial, manufacturing, R&D, or mission‑critical system environments

Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)

Interest or experience in digital transformation and data governance

In Return, We Offer:

You will be working at the forefront of technology in a friendly, open culture where you get the opportunity to learn from skilled colleagues every day. A mature and caring leadership in a flat organization. Through our collective agreement you will be covered in terms of insurance, pension and other benefits. We like to have fun together and we regularly enjoy sports and other social activities as a team. We believe that magic happens when people meet. We are a learning organization and we truly love to try new things, think outside the box and be innovative together!

Basic Information

Location: Västerås, Sweden (preferred) or other Westermo locations

Job type: Full‑time

Employment contract: Permanent

Application: We review applications continuously - apply as soon as possible

Contact:

Hiring Manager: Johan Inestam, CFO, at johan.inestam@westermo.com

Recruiter: Elin Sandell, at elin.sandell@westermo.com

About Westermo

Westermo is a leading provider of Industrial Data Communications equipment to the global market. Sales are conducted through our own offices in key markets in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, as well as through distributors and OEM customers worldwide. Development and manufacturing take place in Sweden, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. Westermo was founded in 1975 and today has over 480 employees with a turnover of around 1 Billion SEK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ependion, listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic stock exchange.