Senior Cyber Security Advisor

We are looking for an experienced and strategic cybersecurity professional to join our client as a trusted advisor to management and key stakeholders. In this role, you will ensure that cybersecurity is effectively integrated into business decision-making, aligning security best practices with organizational goals while maintaining operational efficiency. You will play a key role in strengthening our cybersecurity posture, managing risks, and supporting compliance across the enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a trusted advisor to management and key stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity considerations are integrated into decision-making.Align cybersecurity best practices with business objectives and delivery goals without hindering operational efficiency.Provide expert cybersecurity guidance during projects and engagements to mitigate risks and strengthen security controls.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the organization’s overall cybersecurity resilience.Identify, assess, and provide guidance on mitigating cybersecurity risks across business functions.Support compliance with relevant cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards.Contribute to the development and implementation of security strategies, policies, and frameworks.Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices among employees and stakeholders.Required Qualifications10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT governance, risk management, or compliance.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).Proven leadership in developing, implementing, and overseeing security governance frameworks, policies, and strategies.Experience aligning security and data initiatives with business objectives at a strategic level.Hands-on experience with enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance (e.g.,, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS), and security program development.Strong expertise in third-party/vendor risk management and security governance within complex environments.Demonstrated ability to lead security incident response and crisis management at an enterprise level.Proven ability to influence senior leadership and contribute to board-level discussions on security risks and strategies.Preferred Qualifications & CertificationsStrong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and knowledge sharing.Solid understanding of business operations and their impact on cybersecurity.Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and support mitigation efforts.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CIPM, CISA, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor.Additional specializations in areas such as AI Governance, Cloud Security, or CIPP/E.Start date: 2026-04-07End date: 2026-10-30Workload: 100%Location: StockholmLanguage: Swedish and EnglishPercentage of remote work allowed: 20%Vi offererar löpande och ärendet kan komma att stängas ner innan satt deadline.Vänligen ansök direkt via vårt system med:- uppdaterat CV- timpris (inkl. omkostnader)- information kring tillgänglighet för att påbörja uppdraget- Kortare motivering där du speglar själva uppdragsbeskrivningen och gör det tydligt hur du uppfyller satta krav från kunden. Lyft gärna 1-2 referensuppdrag som du tror är extra relevanta för det aktuella uppdraget och gör din profil till en god match.