Senior Information Security Manager

We are looking for a Senior Information Security Manager to join our Group CISO team at Stora Enso. In this key role, you will be responsible for advancing our corporate security framework and fostering security culture aligning with our strategy and future ambition. 

Career for a better climate. Every day. 

At Stora Enso, the Group CISO team plays a critical role in shaping a resilient and forward-looking culture for information security and privacy. As a Senior Information Security Manager, you will drive the development, monitoring, and assessment of our security baseline, ensuring it evolves to meet emerging threats, customer expectations, and regulatory demands.  

Key aspect of your role will involve translating our security baseline into business terms, making it understandable and actionable for stakeholders across the organization. This includes communicating a comprehensive view of the information security landscape, from technical aspects like AI to regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, and business risks, such as ransomware. 

You will be instrumental in transforming identified security improvements into actionable initiatives, leading the change through business cases, programs, and projects that support Stora Enso's information security journey. 

With your contribution, you will enhance the group’s information security culture and work closely with our workforce and supply chain. This involves collaboration with external stakeholders, including partners, auditors, and customers, to address security-related matters effectively. 

This position is based in Helsinki, Stockholm, or Ostrava, and you will report directly to the Group CISO. We apply hybrid way of working with flexibility to combine on-site and remote days. 

Who are we looking for?  

To excel in this role, you’ll need a strong track record of networking and driving impactful results across global teams and diverse stakeholders. A deep understanding of security principles and frameworks such as ISO27001 is crucial, along with the ability to implement them effectively. 

Your familiarity with key enterprise processes and IT, such as application, network, and cloud architectures, paired with knowledge of related security controls, will be hugely beneficial. While experience in industrial OT/ICS environments is a bonus, it’s your curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement that will set you apart. 

We’re looking for someone who’s always eager to learn and grow. While certifications like CISM or CISSP are valuable, we believe practical experience and a hands-on approach are what truly make a difference in this role. 

What we offer     

I this role you get the chance to play an important role in shaping the future of Information security within an industrial company’s technology landscape, where your expertise will directly impact the safety and security of critical systems.  

By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally in the fast-moving cybersecurity and industrial domain. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing. 

If you are passionate about shaping the future of information security, growing as a professional, and making a tangible impact, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. 

Additional information  

Please submit your application via our recruitment system latest by September 22nd. Hiring manager Markus Mannio; markus.mannio@storaenso.com and People and Culture Partner Solveig Vaherkylä, solveig.vaherkyla@storaenso.com; +358504784470 are happy to answer your questions about the position. We accept applications submitted only through our recruitment system.  

The recruitment process entails pre-employment actions such as; background checks, references, health check-up and drug test as part of the final stages. You will be informed to what is applicable to the role during the recruitment process.  

About Stora Enso  

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 20 000 people worldwide.  

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.  

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