Head of Cyber Defence Centre Operations

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What you’ll do?    
The Corporate Cybersecurity team’s responsibility is to guide, advise and protect Volvo Cars' and its customers by designing and embedding security in everything we do using future proof, automated and data driven solutions, ensuring we stay on the safe side.

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include identifying and prioritizing tactical initiatives that align with our corporate strategy, while leading the advancement of our security measures through future-proof, automated, and data-driven solutions to protect Volvo Cars' business. Besides this, you will:
•    Lead, and manage day-to-day operations of dedicated distributed teams located onshore, nearshore, and offshore and ensure effective incident response. 
•    Develop and implement strategic initiatives to mature and expand operational capabilities in alignment with corporate business objectives.   
•    Provide leadership and mentorship and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.   
•    Create, monitor, and analyze operational performance metrics, leveraging business intelligence capabilities to generate actionable insights and reports for stakeholders. 
•    Build and manage long-term relationships with internal business units, suppliers, and partners to foster ongoing maturity in cybersecurity posture, structure, and culture.  
•    Collaborate closely with security leaders and cross-functional teams to manage risk, strengthen security posture, and drive remediation efforts while continuously tactical priorities.  
•    Oversee the development and maintenance of documentation, policies, procedures, and response. 

What you’ll bring

We are seeking a Head of Cyber Defence Centre Operations. This is a senior leader position, overseeing Volvo Cars' Security Operations Center (SOC) and engineering activities.  We believe that you have a solid background in SOC processes and best practices, along with technical expertise and a strong passion for operational excellence.  

You shall have similar previous experience and skills such as;    
•    Certified with CISM, CISSP or equivalent, accompanied by practical experience in the field.  
•    Proven experience managing teams within cybersecurity operations and engineering environments, with a track record of leadership and achievement.  
•    Strong operational background in cybersecurity, with expertise in SIEM platforms, threat intelligence, SOAR, cloud technologies, digital forensics, and incident response procedures.  
•    Demonstrated success in driving organizational establishment, changes, and process improvements.  
•    Familiar with data-driven and software development practices.  
•    Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying and addressing complex challenges effectively.  
•    Excellent organizational skills, including program and project management, with a keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.  
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.  You are also good at motivating, coaching and empowering the people you lead.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy having fun at work, and have a track record of success in managing and leading diverse/distributed teams, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!      

This is a full-time position in Gothenburg, Lindholmen office. We have a hybrid setting where we expect you to be in the office a couple of days a week.   

Sounds interesting? Welcome your application!   

We’d love to receive and review your application. We welcome you to apply in English as soon as possible, however no later than 16th of September 2024. Please apply through the provided link. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged.