As Lead Information Security Officer, you will lead a team of Information Security Officers in strengthening Stedin’s cybersecurity posture. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on strategy execution, compliance (ISO27001), risk management, and coaching within a rapidly digitizing OT/IT energy environment.
Immediate / Within 1 month (negotiable)
Academic-level working/thinking (WO)
Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity within a complex organization
Proven experience coaching and leading technical teams
Deep knowledge of ISO27001, 27002, 27005, 27019 (IEC 62443 is a plus)
Lead and coach a team of Information Security Officers
Maintain and enhance the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Execute and improve cybersecurity strategy and policy
Coordinate compliance and risk analysis activities
Collaborate with stakeholders across CISO, technical teams, and business units
Report on security performance and risk posture to executive management
Security governance & strategy execution
ISO27001 and related standards (27002, 27005, 27019)
Risk management frameworks and analysis
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Coaching and team leadership
Experience in OT environments (energy/utilities preferred)
Knowledge of IEC 62443
Agile/DevSecOps familiarity
Comfortable translating complex security issues into actionable plans
Cultural fit: collaborative, strategic thinker, people-first leadership style
jude.russell@next-ventures.com