Symrise is there throughout the day. Do you want to be there too?
At Symrise we create inspiring scent and taste experiences for products that are a staple part of every life, such as perfumes, personal care products, detergents and household cleaners, beverages, snacks, sweets, pet food and baby food. With over 9,000 employees in 90 different countries, we have established ourselves as one of the world’s leading companies in our industry. Our scents, flavors, cosmetic ingredients and functional ingredients can be found in more than 30,000 products in around 160 countries.
Targets of the Position
Your role
As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will define and lead Symrise's global cyber and information security strategy at a time of accelerating digitalization and an increasingly complex risk landscape. Reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO), you will be responsible for safeguarding Symrise's global digital ecosystem, production environments, data and critical technology services, while ensuring that security enables innovation, operational resilience and sustainable business growth.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will shape and deliver a multi-year security roadmap, advise senior management and the Executive Board on cyber risk and resilience, and lead a global organization responsible for protecting the company across all regions, business units and technology environments.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Define, own and execute the global cyber security strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements and the wider IT strategy
Lead and further develop the global cyber security organization, ensuring that its structure, capabilities and talent remain aligned with current and emerging risks
Promote a strong and practical security culture through awareness programs, leadership engagement and guidance for employees and managers
Plan and manage the global cyber security budget, including investment prioritization, resource allocation, cost control and the management of external partners
Establish and maintain global security governance, policies, standards, control frameworks and risk management processes across IT, OT, cloud, digital and business environments
Drive cyber security awareness and transparency through effective dashboarding, threat intelligence reporting, incident visibility and executive communications to enhance organizational responsiveness and resilience
Ensure compliance with applicable security and information protection requirements, including ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, audit requirements and relevant industry standards
Lead global security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and cyber crisis response
Oversee and strengthen enterprise-wide identity and access management, including access governance, privileged access, lifecycle processes, multifactor authentication and Zero Trust-related capabilities
Advance the OT security program to protect production and industrial environments while reflecting operational and business requirements
Support customer security assessments, audits and contractual security requirements
Strengthen cyber resilience through crisis preparedness, IT disaster recovery and coordination with critical business functions
Represent Symrise on cyber security matters in interactions with customers, auditors, regulators, external partners and relevant industry networks
Keep abreast of emerging cyber threats, technology developments and AI-related risks, proactively evolving security strategies, controls and capabilities in response
Position Requirements
University degree in a relevant discipline and recognized cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent
Extensive leadership experience defining and leading enterprise-wide cyber security strategies and organizations in complex multinational environments
Experience embedding security into digital transformation, business operations, production environments and customer-facing processes
Track record of leading organizations through cyber incidents and crisis situations with sound judgement and decisiveness
Deep expertise across cyber security governance, security operations, incident response, identity & access management, cyber resilience and operational technology (OT) security
Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIS2 and data protection requirements
Strong executive leadership capability, including responsibility for teams, budgets, transformation initiatives and Board-level reporting
Proven ability to effectively translate cyber security risks and technical concepts into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, fast-changing environments with agility and pragmatism, balancing strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to problem-solving, decision-making and the execution of critical security initiatives
Our offer
This is a unique career opportunity for a leader who combines deep security expertise with sound business judgement to define and lead a global information and cyber security agenda.
LOCATION (COUNTRY)
Holzminden (Germany), Barcelona, Data & AI Hub (Spain)
Join us today!
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
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