Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Are you a senior cyber security leader ready to take global ownership of cyber security in an industrial company where security is a strategic business capability? Join us as our new CISO!

Cyber security at Westermo is not an isolated IT function — it is a core part of how we design products, operate manufacturing, and build trust with customers worldwide. It is fundamental to trusted products, resilient operations, and long‑term customer confidence. We are now looking for a Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to define, lead, and govern our global cyber security agenda across the entire organisation. This is a strategically critical leadership role with global impact, where governance, risk management, and operational resilience are key focus areas.

The role operates at group level and works closely with executive management, senior leaders, and key functions across Westermo’s global operations. You will collaborate with IT, R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and Legal to ensure cyber security is embedded into decision‑making, processes, and culture across the company. Cyber security at Westermo is a business enabler — supporting safe industrial operations, secure products, and long‑term customer trust.

Are you our next Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

As Global CISO, you provide strategic direction and expert advisory leadership on cyber security across people, technology, intellectual property, and mission‑critical business processes in a multinational industrial environment.

You advise executive management on cyber risks, priorities, and trade‑offs, enabling informed decisions aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and Westermo’s risk appetite.

The role covers enterprise IT, industrial/OT environments, manufacturing, and R&D, with a strong focus on governance, resilience, and risk transparency rather than day‑to‑day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on Westermo’s global cyber security strategy, aligned with business objectives, operational safety, and industrial environments

• Establish and evolve cyber security governance structures, policies, standards, and risk management frameworks

• Enable consistent decision‑making, accountability, and risk transparency across the organisation

• Advise manufacturing and operational leadership on cyber risks affecting industrial and OT environments

• Support cyber‑resilience and business continuity planning to reduce downtime, safety risks, and production disruptions

• Ensure alignment between operational cyber resilience, enterprise risk management, and regulatory expectations

• Define and govern global principles for cyber incident response and crisis management

• Provide expert advisory support during major cyber incidents, such as ransomware or OT disruptions

• Offer oversight and guidance on monitoring, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management capabilities

• Advise on identification, assessment, and prioritization of cyber risks across Westermo

• Provide direction and governance for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001, including audits and scope expansion across Westermo companies

• Support compliance with applicable cyber security regulations and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, customer security requirements)

• Provide oversight and advisory input on third‑party and supply‑chain cyber security risks

• Report regularly to executive management on cyber security posture, risks, incidents, and initiatives

• Drive a strong cyber security culture through awareness, training, and capability development, with emphasis on industrial and OT environments

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a senior leader who combines deep cyber security expertise with strong business, governance, and operational understanding.

You are confident advising executive management, able to translate cyber risk into business impact, and comfortable operating in complex industrial environments.

Requirements

• Senior leadership experience within cybersecurity in complex, preferably multinational organisations

• Strong knowledge of both IT security and OT/ICS security in industrial environments

• Proven ability to translate cyber risk into operational and business consequences

• Experience with cybersecurity governance, risk management, and incident response

• Ability to engage credibly with executive management and senior stakeholders

Meritorious

• Background from industrial, manufacturing, R&D, or mission‑critical system environments

• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)

• Interest or experience in digital transformation and data governance

In Return, We Offer

• A senior leadership role with global impact in a growing international company

• The opportunity to shape cybersecurity where it truly matters — in mission‑critical industrial environments

• A collaborative, open, and knowledge‑sharing culture

• Long‑term career development in a company that values trust, innovation, and responsibility

Basic Information

• Location: Västerås, Sweden (preferred) or other Westermo locations

• Job type: Full‑time

• Employment contract: Permanent

• Application: We review applications continuously — apply as soon as possible

Contact:

• Hiring Manager: Johan Inestam, CFO, at johan.inestam@westermo.com

• Recruiter: Elin Sandell, at elin.sandell@westermo.com

About Westermo

Welcome to a rapidly growing international company, thriving at the forefront of cutting edge technology. Westermo develops and manufactures advanced devices for industrial data communication, used in mission-critical installations and harsh industrial environments. The very robust and secure communication networks built with our products provide a high value for our customers.

We are focused on leveraging growth opportunities in our market and are devoted to delivering the world's best industrial networks. This is achieved through a very dynamic work environment where teamwork and loyalty are valued. Strong and honest relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers are important to us. We have an open culture where we share knowledge, learn from one another and explore new ideas, allowing us to constantly improve.

Westermo is a leading provider of Industrial Data Communications equipment to the global market. Sales are conducted through our own offices in key markets in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, as well as through distributors and OEM customers worldwide. Development and manufacturing take place in Sweden, Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. Westermo was founded in 1975 and today has over 480 employees with a turnover of around 1 Billion SEK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ependion, listed on the Nasdaq OMX Nordic stock exchange.

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