Job description

Position Title: Information Security Expert

Duration: Contract

Location: Onsite, Gothenburg, Sweden

About the company

Contechs is recruiting on behalf of our high profile Automotive customer based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They are seeking a Information Security Expert to join their team in Lindholmen who works with teams and stakeholders all over the world

Description of the assignment

As an Information Security Expert, you'll play a strategic and hands-on role in defining, implementing, and managing security standards and frameworks across global IT operations. You'll be instrumental in aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business goals, ensuring robust protection of digital assets and compliance with global standards.

• Drive initiatives aligned with ISO27001, NIST, and NIS2 frameworks.
• Manage security governance, risk assessments, and compliance programs (incl. SOX).
• Oversee SOC operations and incident response readiness.
• Lead the development of ISMS documentation and security protocols.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and lead end-to-end security projects.
• Deliver organization-wide security training and awareness sessions.

Qualifications and skills required for the role

• 7-10+ years of experience in information security.
• Must have you had experience from other high-tech innovation organizations and knowledge of several different IT service areas.
• Deep expertise in ISO27001/2, NIST, NIS2, and SOX compliance.
• Strong knowledge in cybersecurity operations, risk management, BCP/DRP.
• Experience with audits, assessments, and governance documentation.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CISA) or equivalent experience.

Personal attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach.
• Adaptable and capable of working in fast-evolving environments.

Other

• The assignment will take place in our in Gothenburg and we have an 'office first' environment with some flexibility to WFH
• Everyone in our team has a high level of responsibility and mandate and is expected to be able to work autonomously.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written

Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer