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Saab

Head of IT Security and Compliance Operations

Saab

. Lead and transform Saab’s IT Security & Compliance Operations, IAM, and security monitoring capabilities, focusing on cloud, AI, and modernisation .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSolna • SwedenLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and transform Saab’s IT Security & Compliance Operations, IAM, and security monitoring capabilities, focusing on cloud, AI, and modernisation
  • Protect Saab’s information assets, systems, and operations by monitoring, detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity threats and incidents
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
  • Define and drive the roadmap for IT Security & Compliance Operations, including security automation, increased cloud adoption, and cloud security monitoring
  • Represent Group IT in cross-functional forums and engage with senior business and technology stakeholders
  • Cultivate a “Security First” mindset within the organisation
  • Manage senior leaders through line management responsibilities
  • Align strategic direction and operational execution across Business Areas and Group Functions
  • Report directly to the Saab Group CIO
  • Enable secure digital transformation across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 10 years of IT management experience, including several years of leadership of leaders
  • Extensive experience in security and privacy strategy, security management, security operations, privacy program management, and identity and access management
  • Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, and applications
  • Expertise in security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls
  • Knowledge of cryptography, authentication, access control, and other security principles
  • Proven experience driving transformation focused on cloud, AI, modern IT infrastructure, and large-scale technology initiatives
  • Experience from large global organisations; ideally including defence
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes
  • Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
  • Must pass security vetting based on current regulations around security protection
  • Additional citizenship-related obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to lead Saab’s digital transformation and strengthen cyber resilience
  • Leadership role with frequent interaction with executive stakeholders
  • Opportunity to support adoption of AI, cloud-based technologies, automation, and modern digital platforms
  • Opportunity to work at Saab, a leading defence and security company
  • Growth and development opportunities within a global organisation