Chief Information Security Officer
Kimberly-Clark
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Define and lead a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
- Advise senior leadership and the JV Board on cyber risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies
- Drive enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives, including Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, and secure supply chain practices
- Enable 'Privacy by Design' and support the collection and protection of first-party consumer data
- Develop and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
- Oversee risk assessments, audits, and compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA)
- Lead global SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, HR, and Enterprise Risk teams to embed security into business processes and digital products
Requirements
- Extensive experience in information security, including recent experience in a senior leadership role
- Proven success leading the strategy, development and implementation of enterprise-wide information security programmes (IT/OT) in Fortune 500 environments
- Experience in consumer goods, retail, or FMCG sectors preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in hybrid cloud environments, complex supply chains, and global regulatory landscapes
- Technology knowledge across Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Core Platforms and Network Operations
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with Board-level presence
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications required
- MBA or advanced business qualification is a plus
Benefits
- gym memberships
- private medical insurance
- dental cover
- employee assistance programme
- cycle to work scheme
- critical illness cover
- travel insurance
- market leading defined contribution pension scheme
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecurity strategyZero Trust architecturecloud securitysecurity policiesrisk assessmentsincident responsethreat intelligencevulnerability managementinformation security programmeshybrid cloud environments
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder engagementleadershipstrategic thinkingcollaboration
Certifications
CISSPCISMBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SecurityMaster’s degreeMBA