Head IT Security / CISO (m/f/d) 100

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a successful industrial company? Join us in Rapperswil-Jona (CH) or Pfullendorf (DE) as

Head IT Security / CISO (m/f/d) 100%

MAIN TASKS

As Head IT Security, you will be accountable for the overall enterprise cybersecurity program and will lead a high-performing team with empathy, strategic foresight, and a passion for innovation. In this role, you will:

• Lead the Information Security function and a growing team of internal and external employees that ensure the global organization\’s IT security
• Monitor industry trends, threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation measures
• Work with senior management to develop and adjust the IT security strategy in line with business needs and the constant change of the external threat landscape
• Continuously align standards, frameworks and IT security with overall business and technology strategy
• Propose solutions that balance business requirements with Information Security requirements and therefore work together with IT, business and manufacturing stakeholders to implement solutions that support a secure digital journey of the organization
• Work closely with the Data Protection Manager to align the data privacy processes with IT Security

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

You are a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or have equivalent security certifications. Your skills and qualifications include:

• University degree in Information Security or related field
• At least 3 years working experience in a similar role in an international industrial company
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills across all stakeholder levels, incl. C-level executives
• Understanding of IT infrastructure (network, server, clients, cloud) and application security incl. IoT and OT technologies
• General understanding of data privacy regulations and impact on security architecture
• Fluency in English, German is a plus

WE OFFER

• Learn everything about our benefits in Jona
• Learn everything about our benefits in Pfullendorf

APPLICATION & CONTACT
Do you share our values and feel comfortable in a collegial and down-to-earth environment in which you can demonstrate your skills and contribute ideas? If so, we look forward to receiving your application

We only consider direct applications for this position.

CONTACT JONA
Vreni Schweizer
Head HR Switzerland
Geberit International AG
CH-8645 Jona

CONTACT PFULLENDORF
Patricia Merz
Head Human Resources
Geberit Verwaltungs GmbH
DE-88630 Pfullendorf

The globally operating Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024. Geberit operates with a strong local presence in most European countries, providing unique added value when it comes to sanitary technology and bathroom ceramics. The production network encompasses 26 production facilities, of which 4 are located overseas. The Group is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. With around 11,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Geberit generated net sales of CHF 3.1 billion in 2024. The Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.