Senior IT Security & Risk Officer
About this role
Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior IT Security & Risk Officer to support cybersecurity governance activities within the Digital Services domain. This role is based at Lindholmen, Gothenburg, and focuses primarily on Information Security Management System (ISMS) coordination, audit planning, governance administration, and compliance support within a mature ISO 27001 certified environment.
The assignment is well suited for a consultant with solid experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), particularly within structured and regulated environments. The selected professional will collaborate closely with cybersecurity teams, auditors, and stakeholders to ensure security governance activities are effectively coordinated and continuously improved.
Responsibilities
- ISMS Coordination & Governance Support
- Coordinate and maintain ISMS-related documentation, governance activities, and security management plans.
- Support ongoing administration and coordination activities within the cybersecurity governance function.
- Audit Planning & Compliance Coordination
- Organize and oversee internal ISO audits as well as external certification audit activities.
- Manage audit schedules, evidence collection, action tracking, and reporting processes to ensure compliance readiness.
- Risk & Security Assessment Support
- Assist in reviewing and quality-assuring risk assessments and Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARAs) conducted by internal teams.
- Support security governance processes by ensuring consistency and adherence to established standards.
- Regulatory & Framework Compliance
- Contribute to compliance initiatives related to ISO 27001, NIS2, UNECE R155/R156, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Support gap assessments and continuous improvement activities as new security standards and requirements are introduced.
- Continuous Improvement Activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance processes, impro