Head of Information Security

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Position Summary: We are seeking a strategic leader in Information Security and Cybersecurity to operate and maintain the security strategy in a regulated environment, protecting critical information and ensuring business continuity. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic role with high organizational impact 2. Opportunity to propose and strengthen the security strategy 3. Direct interaction with strategic and regulatory areas **Job Description** ---------------------- Your mission in this role will be to implement, operate, and maintain the Information Security and Cybersecurity strategy. At AFP PlanVital, we strive to be Lifetime Partners for our affiliates and pensioners, delivering close, reliable, and excellent service. We are part of the Generali Group, an insurer with over 190 years of international history, committed to innovation and people's well-being. Today, we seek someone to operate and maintain the information security strategy within an organization subject to high regulatory standards, directly impacting the protection of critical information and business continuity. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the implementation and evolution of the Information Security framework, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. * Manage cybersecurity risks, coordinating actions with Technology and internal departments. * Oversee vulnerability detection, analysis, and remediation across systems, networks, and platforms. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and policies (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, regulators, internal policies). * Advise business units and technology projects, integrating security from the design phase. * Lead the Information Security team and provide executive reporting on cybersecurity status, risks, and compliance to senior management. What We Offer: * Strategic role with high organizational impact. * Hybrid work model * Direct interaction with strategic and regulatory areas * Opportunity to propose and strengthen the security strategy Desired Qualifications * Certifications in Information Security. * Experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial or pension sectors) * Experience interacting with regulatory bodies and external audits. * Intermediate-to-advanced English If you are interested in leading information security in a challenging and highly regulated environment, we invite you to apply and join this challenge. Join our team!**Candidate Requirements** -------------------------- * Degree in Computer Engineering, IT Security, Systems, or related field * Minimum 3 years leading cybersecurity or IT security projects. * Experience leading teams (minimum 1 year) * Knowledge of security regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, or others) * Experience in vulnerability management and infrastructure security * Proficiency with tools such as Nessus, SIEM, firewalls, and WAF * Intermediate-to-advanced Excel proficiency * Experience preparing and presenting cybersecurity information to executive stakeholders. **Selection Process** ------------------------ The selection process is conducted via Aira — a recruitment platform designed to enhance your application experience. To apply, you only need: 1\. Apply to the position 2\. Check your email 3\. Access Aira and respond to the requested questions and/or assessments Then, if your profile matches our requirements, we will contact you by email (via Aira) to proceed to the in-person stage. **About Us** ------------------ WE ARE A PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATOR WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF HISTORY AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR, ACCORDING TO THE TOP EMPLOYER 2025 CERTIFICATION. WE BENEFIT FROM THE SOLID INTERNATIONAL BACKING OF THE GENERALI GROUP, AND WE SEEK PEOPLE WHO DAILY WORK TO DELIVER THE BEST SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS, VALUING INNOVATION, SIMPLIFICATION, AND THE HUMAN TOUCH IN ALL ACTIVITIES WE CARRY OUT. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE AFP PLANVITAL TEAM?