Head of Cyber Intelligence (CISO) (f/m/div.)

The Bosch group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In Ovar, our main mission is to guarantee everyone's safety by being ready to act in the event of danger. Our company, with about 1200 associates, develops, creates and produces inspiring solutions for a safe and enjoyable life. This success is due to the highly qualified people with a high level of knowledge and their dedication that makes and contributes for the unique environment we have in Bosch: The feeling of a Family.

Building solutions for a better life. The Bosch Building Technologies division is a leading international provider of systems, solutions and services that increase the safety of people, buildings and property and also contribute to greater comfort, energy efficiency and sustainability.

Bosch Building Technologies is divided into the international product business and the regional system integration business. Currently, the three product areas of video systems, access control & intrusion detection systems and communication systems as well as the associated cross-divisional functions within the division are to be set up as an independent unit and then further developed as a sustainable core business by a new owner.

International and interdisciplinary cooperation: As Head of Cyber Intelligence (CISO), you will be part of the new company to be set up in the future and thus contribute to a globally networked team of around 4300 colleagues operating in over 50 countries.

Your contribution to something big: 

• Develop and implement organization-wide security strategies and policies including incident response plans and lead incident response efforts
• Lead and manage the information security team
• Oversee the implementation and management of security controls and technologies and monitor cyber intelligence measures of external security service providers based on defined metrics
• Build relationships with external stakeholders, such as vendors, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies Leading and managing the information security team
• Establish and maintain an effective security governance framework in close collaboration with other departments to ensure cyber security requirements are included in projects and initiatives
• Identify and assess cyber security risks and vulnerabilities and conduct ongoing internal and external security audits and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement in security practices and processes.

What distinguishes you:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration with strong IT focus or a related field
• A strong understanding of information security principles, technologies, and best practices. This includes knowledge about network security, encryption, access control, vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment
• Ability to identify and assess potential risks to an organization's information assets and develop effective strategies to mitigate those risks. This includes understanding regulatory compliance requirements and implementing risk management frameworks
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively effectively convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders, manage teams, collaborate with other executives, and communicate security policies and procedures to the entire organization
• Solid understanding of the organization's business objectives, processes, and priorities to align cybersecurity strategies with the overall goals of the organization and make informed decisions that support business growth
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing incident response plans, conducting forensic investigations, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders during an incident
• Substantial compliance and regulatory knowledge regarding industry regulations and standards relevant to information security, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills to ensure that the organization's security needs are covered effectively and cost-efficiently by various security-related products and services provides by external suppliers

Work #LikeABosch includes:

Flexible work conditions | Hybrid work system | Exchange with colleagues around the world | Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic) | Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications | Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products | Sports and health related activities (gym) | Free parking lot | Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!