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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Aveiro, Portugal

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

Hybrid

About the Company

At Sourcing Trust, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and tailored technology solutions that empower businesses to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we build lasting partnerships by understanding our clients' unique needs and providing them with expert support across. Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every employee's contribution is valued, encouraging continuous growth, learning, and shared success. Join us and be part of a passionate organization driven by innovation and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to define and lead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy, risk management approach, and security governance. This role combines executive leadership, strategic advisory, and hands-on oversight of critical security domains, with particular focus on M&A security, divestitures, due diligence, ISMS, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and risk management approach.

  • Establish security governance, policies, and standards.

  • Oversee enterprise security risk management and executive reporting.

  • Act as a strategic advisor on business decisions with security impact.

  • Lead security activities for divestitures, carve-outs, acquisitions, and due diligenceprocesses.

  • Define security requirements for business unit separations.

  • Oversee SOC/SIEM, incident response, and IAM including PAM.

  • Approve security architecture and ensure technical alignment.

  • Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2.

  • Manage the ISMS, audits, and certification readiness.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in IT security leadership.

  • 3+ years as CISO, Head of Security, or an equivalent leadership role.

  • Experience in M&A security, carve-outs, divestitures, and acquisitions.

  • Deep expertise in at least two of the following: ISO 27001 / ISMS, IAM architecture, SOC / SIEM operations, cloud security.

  • Experience leading buyer due diligence processes.

  • Strong executive communication skills.

  • Ability to translate technical risk into business language.

  • Fluent in English.

  • Willingness to travel regularly.nts.

  • Proficiency in English.

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Tel:  (+351) 21 601 75 42

Estrada da Luz, N 90, Andar 7E 1600-160, Lisboa Portugal

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