Vantaa or Jyväskylä or Tampere Remote (Country) Employment

Valmet is hiring an Information Security Officer

About the Role

Valmet is hiring an Information Security Officer to serve as our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, you will lead our global information security strategy, strengthen our resilience, and ensure our people, systems, operations, and customers stay protected.

What You'll Do

  • Lead our global information security strategy and governance.
  • Drive cyber risk management, compliance and regulatory alignment.
  • Collaborate with business areas to strengthen OT and product cybersecurity.
  • Develop our global security awareness and culture programs.
  • Act as a key advisor to the Head of IT and senior leadership teams.

What We're Looking For

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT, Engineering or a similar field.
  • CCISO or equivalent certification.
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership responsibilities in a global environment.
  • Strong hands‑on experience in risk management, operational security and security governance.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders confidently.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with industrial/OT security.

Team & Environment

You will lead a CISO office and steer the work of cyber security experts in the IT organization and business areas, reporting to the Head of IT.

Benefits & Compensation

  • A meaningful role where your work directly supports operational resilience and customer success.
  • A chance to work with talented colleagues in a truly global environment.
  • Flexible ways of working and a variety of local benefits supporting well‑being and work‑life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

Work Mode

This role follows a local-country work mode and can be based at any major Valmet location in Finland.

Valmet encourages a healthier lifestyle as a Smoke-free Workplace and values creativity, innovation, and teamwork to move our customers’ performance forward.

Required Skills
Information SecurityRisk ManagementOperational SecuritySecurity GovernanceLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCCISO
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About company
Valmet

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, with 19,000 professionals around the world.

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Job Details
Department Information Technology
Category security
Posted 14 days ago