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CISO

On-site in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

IESE

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Experience: Senior level

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

previous performance of CISO functions or equivalent responsibility.
leadership of cybersecurity, technological risk, or security governance committees, involving management profiles and business areas.
cybersecurity management and governance in complex organizations.
technological risk management.
definition of policies and controls.
incident response.
security in primarily Microsoft environments and cloud services.
vendor management.
communication with technical teams and management.
real experience working with cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or equivalents.

Nice to have

Cross-functional leadership capacity.
Risk vision and prioritization.
Ability to translate technical risks into business impact.
Practical orientation and capacity for execution.
Good level of communication with Management and users.
Ability to influence without the need to have all teams under direct reporting lines.
Judgment to balance security, user experience, and agility.

The role

Define, lead, and supervise IESE's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring an adequate level of protection for the institution's digital systems, data, and services.

The CISO will be responsible for identifying and managing the main cybersecurity risks, establishing policies and controls, coordinating incident response, and ensuring that security is integrated into the technological architecture, projects, and daily operations.

What you'll do

Define and maintain the long-term cybersecurity roadmap and the annual Security Master Plan.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cybersecurity risks.
Define security policies, standards, and controls.
Supervise the implementation and effectiveness of security controls.
Coordinate cybersecurity incident management and response and recovery plans.
Lead the management of vulnerabilities, threats, and technological risks.
Ensure that security is integrated by design into new projects, applications, and services.
Evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with providers and external services.
Coordinate audits, security reviews, and remediation plans.
Drive cybersecurity awareness and training programs for users.
Define and monitor cybersecurity KPIs and KRIs.
Report periodically to Management on risk levels, relevant incidents, and the evolution of the security plan.

About IESE

IESE Business School is a world-renowned graduate business school affiliated with the University of Navarra, offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs. With campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York, and São Paulo, IESE is consistently ranked among the top business schools globally for its case-method teaching and focus on ethical leadership. The school's faculty conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, finance, and strategy, and its alumni network spans over 100 countries.

In Spain, IESE's main campus is located in Barcelona, with a second campus in Madrid. The school attracts a highly international student body and faculty, with programs taught in English and Spanish. For international professionals, IESE offers a dynamic, multicultural work environment in the heart of Barcelona, with opportunities to engage with top-tier academics and business leaders. The school's strong ties to the global business community and its commitment to research excellence make it an attractive employer for those seeking to advance their careers in education and research.

Industry: Education
Founded: 1958
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

IESE's main campus is located in Barcelona, a vibrant Mediterranean city with a strong international community and excellent quality of life.
The school offers a multicultural work environment, with staff and faculty from over 40 countries, and English is widely used in daily operations.
IESE provides competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and access to world-class research resources.
Barcelona's international airport and high-speed rail connections make it easy to travel across Europe for work and leisure.
The school's strong ties to the global business community offer networking opportunities with executives and academics from around the world.

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