Process-driven Head of Security with focus on Security Advisory

Job Description

At Ramboll, security is pivotal to the work we do. Our projects have a great impact on people, society and nature and they are often related to energy supply, critical infrastructure, urban environments, and forward-looking industries. These are areas that are inherently vulnerable to a range of security threats, making robust security management essential.

As our current Head of Security will be moving on to exciting new challenges within the company, we are looking for a new colleague to champion protective security, information security, and operations security in Ramboll Sweden! Are you our new Head of Security?

Your new role

As our new Head of Security, you will be responsible for security-related information, operations, and physical security in Ramboll Sweden. You will be operating at both a strategic, tactical, and operational level and work proactively on reducing risks by identifying and minimizing potential threats through awareness, planning, training, and implementation of security measures. You will also work closely with our client-facing business and advise them on security-related topics in tender work and project executions and contribute to a security-awareness culture where all employees in Ramboll Sweden have the knowledge and take responsibility for preventing risks. More specifically, your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Information

• Security advisory to our tender teams, line managers, and project teams on how to fulfil clients’ information security requirements.
• Signing of protective security contracts and agreements.
• Conduct internal security training to key stakeholders as needed.
• Conduct security clearance interviews.
• Ensure compliance with the Protective Security Act (SFS 2018:585 Säkerhetsskyddslagen) when applicable in projects.

Operations

• Developing, implementing, and updating the Ramboll Sweden security strategy, policies and procedures, and ensuring that these are in alignment with frameworks set out on group level – as well as keeping us at the frontier of security among our industry peers in Sweden.
• Identifying threats and vulnerabilities in Ramboll Sweden and propose necessary actions to mitigate these.
• Overseeing initiatives to strengthen operational and information security practices.
• Collaborating with and supporting local workplace management teams, other support functions and key stakeholders at senior management level on security related matters.
• Ensuring compliance with security procedures, oversee incident response and follow-up, and drive continuous improvement across all security practices.
• Responsibility for interaction with other security disciplines such as IT security and information security, compliance and Data Protection as well as provide supports to personnel security related incidents.
• Ensuring implementation of physical, technical and site security standards adherent to the PSMS, Security Protective Act, ISO 27001, NIS2 and client specific requirements.

Physical security

• Responsibility for physical security across our sites in Sweden, ensuring that the company's physical assets and employees are protected against any threat.
• Overall responsibility for Ramboll Sweden's emergency response organisation in collaboration with the Manager of Health and Safety.

Delimitation:

• Does not have strict accountability for IT security, but responsibility to channel and coordinate IT and information security from the global functions to the Swedish organisation.

The Mandate

Power of mandate:

• Authority to manage Ramboll Sweden's security strategy.
• Authority to make decisions on immediate security measures in the event of identification of acute threats.
• Authority to manage local security coordinators established in the locations where Ramboll Sweden has national secure rooms.

Reporting Lines

• Reports to: Ramboll Sweden Head of Operation (or to MD in the event of a crisis or security risk).
• Dotted line reporting: Global Head of Physical Security.

About you

• You hold a degree at B.Sc. level and/or equivalent experience.
• You have extensive experience in leading/managing protective security and information security in public or private organisations.
• You have experience working with risk management, incident/crisis management and business continuity planning.
• You have at minimum an overall understanding of cyber security technologies, such as encryption protocols and network security principles.
• You possess strong leadership skills, business acumen and stakeholder management skills
• You take initiative, act decisively, and maintain a strong sense of urgency to deliver results in a complex, international organisation where priorities can shift frequently.
• You pay attention to details without losing sight of the overarching frameworks, ensuring adherence and alignment with the Global Security Strategy and Ramboll Sweden business goals.
• You communicate proficiently in both English and Swedish.
• You hold a degree or certification in security management such as CSMP from ISMI, CISSP, or CPP from ASIS INT. or are willing to undertake any such education within a defined timeframe.

Additionally, candidates must be eligible to obtain Swedish national security clearance, as the role involves working on projects requiring this level of authorisation.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Flexible working environment with the possibility of working from home a few days a week if your work allows it.
• Private health and life insurance.
• Wellness benefit contribution of up to 4.000 SEK/year.

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Please submit your up-to-date CV and any other relevant documents. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Application deadline: 31.12.2025

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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