Chief Information Security Officer (m/f/d)

Task

Your roleAs 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 strategyLead and further develop the global cyber security organization, ensuring that its structure, capabilities and talent remain aligned with current and emerging risksPromote a strong and practical security culture through awareness programs, leadership engagement and guidance for employees and managersPlan and manage the global cyber security budget, including investment prioritization, resource allocation, cost control and the management of external partnersEstablish and maintain global security governance, policies, standards, control frameworks and risk management processes across IT, OT, cloud, digital and business environmentsDrive cyber security awareness and transparency through effective dashboarding, threat intelligence reporting, incident visibility and executive communications to enhance organizational responsiveness and resilienceEnsure compliance with applicable security and information protection requirements, including ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, audit requirements and relevant industry standardsLead global security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and cyber crisis responseOversee and strengthen enterprise-wide identity and access management, including access governance, privileged access, lifecycle processes, multifactor authentication and Zero Trust-related capabilitiesAdvance the OT security program to protect production and industrial environments while reflecting operational and business requirementsSupport customer security assessments, audits and contractual security requirementsStrengthen cyber resilience through crisis preparedness, IT disaster recovery and coordination with critical business functionsRepresent Symrise on cyber security matters in interactions with customers, auditors, regulators, external partners and relevant industry networksKeep abreast of emerging cyber threats, technology developments and AI-related risks, proactively evolving security strategies, controls and capabilities in response

Expectation

University degree in a relevant discipline and recognized cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalentExtensive leadership experience defining and leading enterprise-wide cyber security strategies and organizations in complex multinational environmentsExperience embedding security into digital transformation, business operations, production environments and customer-facing processesTrack record of leading organizations through cyber incidents and crisis situations with sound judgement and decisivenessDeep expertise across cyber security governance, security operations, incident response, identity & access management, cyber resilience and operational technology (OT) securityStrong knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIS2 and data protection requirementsStrong executive leadership capability, including responsibility for teams, budgets, transformation initiatives and Board-level reportingProven ability to effectively translate cyber security risks and technical concepts into clear business recommendations for senior stakeholders and executivesDemonstrated 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

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What we 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)

Company details:

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.