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We at Alpiq are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Manager to support and collaborate with our Chief Information Security Officer in leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and governance. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive critical cybersecurity initiatives, manage risk, and contribute to a forward-thinking security architecture—leveraging cutting-edge technologies including AI, Zero Trust, and Cloud Security frameworks.
Your main responsibilities
- Serve as second-in-command to the CISO, managing cybersecurity operations and governance functions.
- Drive enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, policy development, and implementation.
- Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) functions including risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and information security metrics.
- Advise senior leadership on cybersecurity risks, regulatory trends, and mitigation strategies.
- Oversee and support budget planning, fiscal analysis, and administrative processes.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53).
- Champion the use of AI and emerging technologies to automate threat detection, support predictive analytics, and enhance cyber resilience.
- Supervise cross-functional teams and serve as a key contact during crisis response.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in information security leadership.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure), Zero Trust architecture, and DevSecOps.
- Proven expertise in governance, compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to author policies, reports, and executive briefings.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, security in cloud environments, and AI/ML-driven threat detection is a nice to have.
- Experience developing and maintaining security procedures and training programs is a nice to have.
Your benefits
Competitive salary package
Market-oriented salary
Training and development
Diverse opportunities for career growth
Flexible work models
Various flexible work models
Inclusion is at the heart of Alpiq
At Alpiq, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, where everyone can bring their ‘whole selves’ to work and feel valued, respected, and heard. This principle is central to our company’s purpose, values, and leadership approach. We strongly believe that organizations thrive through the inclusion of diversity. Everyone’s energy matters regardless of characteristics, such as age, gender, nationality, language, sexual orientation and identity, religion, social or ethnic background or any other personal traits.
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