Chief Information Security Officer

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. 

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Aker Solutions has high ambitions for digital security, and we are looking for a new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to take us to the next level. 

The CISO will be responsible for both IT (cyber/information) and OT (operational technology) security, and for developing security strategies and plans aligned with Aker Solutions’ digital ambitions. As CISO you will lead and develop a competent team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders internally and externally. The CISO will initiate and lead proactive security efforts to elevate our maturity in line with industry standards, and drive security compliance and continuous improvements in day-to-day operations.          

The CISO will report to the CIO and be part of the IT management team.

• Oversee the global IT & OT security function, with a focus on strategic planning, implementation, and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business goals and the organization’s digital ambitions.
• Lead the planning, budgeting and execution of security initiatives, prioritizing based on risk and business impact.
• Build and lead an in-house team of security experts while managing external vendors to elevate security maturity
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across all levels, providing critical security insights and recommendations.
• Communicate security risks and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, to foster a strong cybersecurity culture across the organization.
• Represent Aker Solutions in forums and conferences, sharing insights and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations while continuously improving security management practices.

• Strong advisory and discussion skills, with the ability to engage with leaders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to frame security risks within a business context and align strategies with overall business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills for simplifying complex security topics and conveying them to diverse audiences.
• Experience prioritizing actions in a complex environment with competing security challenges.
• Proven experience in managing security across both IT and OT environments, under a set of regulatory frameworks (i.e. GDPR, NIS2, ISO27001 and IEC62443).

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from oil and gas, renewables (carbon capture, hydrogen, and offshore wind) to aqua culture.
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hires and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role in a dynamic industry, join us and help secure the future of energy at Aker Solutions!

For more information about the position, please contact:

Kjell Magnus Åsen, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage Solutions, tlf: +47 93 48 04 22

Applications will be evaluated continuously, so no need to wait until the deadline to apply.

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services.

Semac background checks are performed on all final candidates.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.