Director Digital Security and Infrastructure

Are you interested in leading the discovery of the future with us as we drive change and develop our next generation of smart technologies, tools and solutions? At Seco Tools, we’re now looking for a Director of Digital Security and Infrastructure to lead the way and make sure we have the infrastructure foundation and digital security level for the future. Welcome to be part of our world!
About the job
In this position, you’re responsible for continuously driving IT security and infrastructure measures to minimize cyber security risks by ensuring the right level of protection – while also making sure we have an IT infrastructure that supports the business needs in our global environment. You lead a team of security and IT infrastructure managers and experts enabling our business and IT strategy. This includes taking financial responsibility for your area.
Together with your team, you drive improvement initiatives and ensure that IT policies, procedures and processes are implemented and followed – utilizing common services to maintain an acceptable level of risk. By interacting and collaborating with stakeholders across our business, you increase awareness of IT security and the need for a business-aligned and cost-efficient IT infrastructure.
You report to the Vice President of Enterprise IT at Seco Tools and you’re a part of the Seco Tools IT management team. The location for this position is flexible within our footprint and allows for a hybrid working schedule.
Your profile
We’re looking for someone with a degree in a technology related area, such as information technology, computer science, or equivalent demonstrated knowledge. You’re an effective manager with extensive work experience in IT security and infrastructure within a global business environment. Preferably, you have a background within the manufacturing industry, with experience of both IT and OT. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISCO and Microsoft, as well as those related to leadership, sustainability, agility, and other non-technical fields are a plus. Working in a truly global company calls for excellent communication skills in English, verbally and in writing, while skills in Swedish are advantageous.
You have a business and solution-oriented mindset and you’re able to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. You’re an inclusive leader who creates engagement with a focus on result, execution and delivering value to the business. You’re structured, analytical and use agile ways of working – you’re able to solve problems and make decisions in uncertain business situations. With the ability to work with executive management, you’re able to balance different stakeholders and various needs in a proactive way. You communicate effectively and build trusting networks across cultural borders and at all levels of our global organization.
Our Seco culture 
Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensure success in everything we do. For us, it’s also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further. 
Application 
Send your application no later than October 27, 2023. Read more about us and apply at secotools.com (Job ID: R0059900).
As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.
Contact information 
For further information about this position, please contact: 
Johanna Alkberg, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70-601 99 75
Union contacts - Sweden
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)76-136 78 29
Mijana Miskovic, Akademikerföreningen, +46(0)70-984 97 37
Benny Christiansen, Ledarna, +46 (0)70-523 50 60

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services at hrservices.nordic@sandvik.com.
Recruitment Specialist 
Julia Söderberg
At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that make metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees through shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has a presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.