Head of IT Security and Compliance Operations

Step into a key leadership role at the heart of Saab’s digital transformation. As Head of IT Security & Compliance Operations within Group IT, you will lead group-wide security capabilities and services, ensuring that Saab’s technology landscape is being transformed while remaining secure, resilient, and compliant in an increasingly complex defence and security environment. You will play a key role in enabling Saab's digital transformation by supporting the adoption of AI, cloud-based technologies, automation, and modern digital platforms.

Your role

As Head of IT Security & Compliance Operations within Saab Group IT, you will be responsible for the delivery and development of key security capabilities, including security operations, identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, and compliance.

You will drive Saab’s IT transformation agenda forward, ensuring that security and compliance are built into the adoption of AI, cloud-native technologies, automation, and modern digital platforms. This requires close alignment between business needs, security requirements, and operational delivery across Business Areas and Group Functions.

The role includes line management of senior leaders and close collaboration across the organisation to ensure cohesion between strategic direction and operational execution.

Lead and transform Saab’s IT Security & Compliance Operations, IAM, and security monitoring capabilities with focus on cloud, AI and modernisationProtect Saab’s information assets, systems and operations by monitoring, detecting responding to and recover from cybersecurity threats and incidentsEnsure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirementsDefine and drive the roadmap for IT Security & Compliance Operations, including security automation, increased cloud adoption and cloud security monitoringRepresent Group IT in cross-functional forums and engage with senior business and technology stakeholdersCultivate a "Security First" mindset within the organisation

This is a highly visible position that involves frequent interaction with executive stakeholders, and you will report directly to the Saab Group CIO. You will play a central role in strengthening Saab’s cyber resilience and enabling secure digital transformation across the enterprise.

We are looking for a senior leader with extensive experience managing complex IT organisations in a global context, preferably in the defence industry, combined with deep expertise in modern cybersecurity, security operations, and compliance.

You have a strong track record of driving transformation and operational improvements with focus on cloud, AI and modern IT infrastructure. Combined with a deep understanding of cybersecurity, risk management and modern technology landscapes including cloud and AI.

You are a relationship-oriented leader who is comfortable representing IT at senior management level, lead through others and drive change in large organisations.

Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experienceMinimum 10 years of IT management experience, including several years of leadership of leadersExtensive experience in security and privacy strategy, security management, security operations, privacy program management and identity and access managementDeep understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and applicationsExpertise in security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, etc.Knowledge of cryptography, authentication, access control, and other security principlesProven experience driving transformation with focus on cloud, AI and modern IT infrastructure and large-scale technology initiativesExperience from large global organisations; ideally including defenceExcellent communication skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapesFluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around security protection. For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations regarding citizenship may apply.

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission: to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its talented employees, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden, with major operations around the world, and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.