When others see information security as a hinder, you see that as a natural part of the business development. Security in Internet of Things, Virtual reality, app development and global legal challenges gives you energy. You want to be part of our exiting journey keeping up with technical security challenges. If yes, you can be the person we are looking for!

About the job

As Information Security/Data Privacy Leader, you will report to the Information Security & Data Privacy Manager in IKEA Range & Supply. You will lead and support different areas of the IKEA business with the implementation of Information Security and Data Privacy. You will provide hands on expertise in how to manage information risks in our global environment, supporting both business and solutions development. You will also work closely with the legal unit, securing compliance with laws and standards. You are a trusted speaking partner to various levels of management within the IKEA Range & Supply.

We are looking for a strong informal leader with the vision and passion needed to lead and support our Information Security/Data Privacy objectives as well as being a partner to the business and help driving risk awareness and our opportunity focused approach. This position is placed in Älmhult, Sweden with “sister” offices in Malmö and Helsingborg. Some international travelling is included, considering it is a global role.

About the assignment

As a Information Security/Data Privacy Leader your responsibilities are:
• Work in close partnership with our global IS/DP matrix to support, develop and implement activities according to the strategic, tactical and operational framework.
• Work closely with our global organizations within Inter IKEA Group and Range & Supply to monitor and support that Information Security and Data Privacy regulations and requirements are followed as intended by stakeholders.
• Drive and coordinate the business needs to identify risks and implement the Information Security and Data Privacy improvements in the organisation and the business solutions.
• Support to ensure compliance with Inter IKEA Group Policy’s, Standards and Rules as well as global, national and local legal demands regarding Information Security and Data Privacy.
• Drive the implementation of the Information Security and Data Privacy in the solution development (Privacy by Design, Secure Software Development etc.).
• Ability to discuss complex IT security topics with the IT development departments and give advice to the business in a simple language on those complex topics (Secure IT architecture, integration, API, Cloud etc.).
• Secure a consistent basis via regular series of follow-ups, and training sessions by being a strong facilitator.
• Work together with the Information Security & Data Privacy Manager to support the development of the business by managing the Risk Management Process.
• Act in a proactive way in identifying existing and emerging risks and minimizing the impact of these within the scope of the work.
• Facilitate risk discussions and ensure that risk decisions are taken at the right level in the organisation.

About you

To be successful in this role you need to have:
• Very strong experience in how to support projects and business solutions with security and data privacy by design and default. This includes web application security, cloud security, security in IoT, API and SDLC.
• Strong experience on both IT security and information security standards and solutions.
• Proven experience in implementing Information Security Policy and rules in an global environment
• Understanding business and information risks for Inter IKEA Range & Supply co-workers, customers and third parties.
• A holistic view on how Information Security measures mitigate business and information risks 
• Strong experience with the information risk management process and ability to perform complex risk assessments, advise and support in action plans
• Strong English language skills, both verbal and written as well as excellent communication skills in general
• An ability to understand how the organization perceives and is affected by Information Security measures in working processes and business solutions, including IT services
• Passion for the IKEA values and business
• Leadership and stakeholder management experience as well as change management experience

Additional information

For questions regarding the job, please contact Recruitment Specialist Olivia Håkansson, 0734 223 166. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate.

We look forward to receiving your application in English, at the latest November 27th 2017.

IKEA Range & Supply has the responsibility to develop, design, produce and supply IKEA store with home furbishing solutions available to the many people. Each year IKEA Range & Supply introduce 2,000 new products in the IKEA stores. The total range is almost 10,000 products.