Chief Information Security Officer - TWE46162

A Private Equity backed industrial organisation operating across both industrial (OT) and hybrid cloud/IT environments, committed to best-in‑class enterprise security and resilient operations. The company values strategic risk management and cross‑functional leadership.

What you’ll do

The role is a strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) responsible for protecting the company's entire technology and operational environment as it grows internationally.

Rather than being hands‑on with security tools, you’ll set the cybersecurity strategy, manage risk, lead major cyber incidents, oversee outsourced security providers, and advise the executive team and Board.

The business operates a complex mix of cloud, traditional IT and industrial systems, so the key challenge is balancing strong security with the need to keep operations running 24/7 while supporting the company's expansion.

You will focus on establishing visibility over assets and risks, implementing robust third‑party vendor controls, leading real‑world crisis simulations, deploying live security dashboards, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and access management across IT and OT environments.

Key Skills

• Deep understanding of enterprise cybersecurity in both industrial (OT/IBMi) and hybrid cloud environments (Azure, Office 365, on‑premises).
• Proven leadership for risk governance, executive reporting, and crisis command.
• Experience balancing operational uptime with robust security controls in 24/7 industrial settings.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to bridge between technical teams, third‑party partners, and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cultural transformation, shifting organisations towards resilience and speed without sacrificing safety.
• Proficient in managing managed security providers (MSP/MSSP), security operations centres (SOC), and external vendors.
• Fluent operational English required; French market experience is valued.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (NIS2), disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and identity/access management frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Lead Auditor) are a plus.
• Attractive total compensation + bonus.
• Comprehensive executive health insurance and child‑care vouchers.
• Performance bonuses based on clear, strategic milestones.