Cyber Security Technology Director

Electrolux Group•Stockholm, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Technology Director will serve as the technical bridge between the Security organization and IT, ensuring the effective implementation of security technologies and processes across the enterprise. This role will be responsible for enabling the full capabilities of Microsoft E5, overseeing the build-up and maturity of a highly effective Security Operations Center (SOC) with strong visibility, and setting clear security and operational requirements for IT and outsourcing partners. A strong background in cyber investigations is critical, with the ability to guide complex incident investigations, support forensic analysis, and interface with authorities during major security events. The Cybersecurity Technology Director will also maintain strong networks within the cybersecurity community, law enforcement, and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure the organization is aligned with best practices, threat intelligence sharing, and compliance requirements. The Cybersecurity Technology Director will additionally play a key role in knowledge transfer and mentoring, ensuring younger professionals and upcoming talent within the organization develop the skills, mindset, and experience to grow into future leaders in security. The role will report to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). It will be an integral part of the global Cybersecurity Leadership Team.

Requirements

Proven track record in a senior security architecture, engineering, or technology leadership role.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Security ecosystem (Microsoft E5 suite, Sentinel, Defender, Intune, Purview, etc.).
Demonstrated experience building and maturing SOCs (in-house or outsourced), including SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint detection.
Deep experience in cyber investigations, incident response, and digital forensics.
Established relationships with security industry networks, authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Solid background in IT infrastructure, cloud (Azure preferred), and modern enterprise technology stacks.
Proven experience in mentoring, knowledge sharing, and developing junior security talent.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience managing technical requirements and performance of IT outsourcing partners.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for security architecture and operations, translating security strategy into technology implementation.
Drive the adoption and optimization of Microsoft E5 capabilities (Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, etc.) to maximize security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Define and maintain technical security standards and integration guidelines across IT systems and services.
Oversee and guide the build-up of the company’s SOC together with the selected outsourcing partner, ensuring effective collaboration and governance.
Ensure the SOC has the right design, technology stack, and operational processes to deliver complete visibility and rapid response.
Define SOC service levels, detection use cases, data onboarding requirements, and automation standards.
Lead continuous improvement in detection engineering, incident response capabilities, and security telemetry.
Lead and oversee in-depth technical investigations of cyber incidents, coordinating forensic efforts and root cause analysis.
Build investigation playbooks and ensure SOC and IT partners are aligned with investigation processes.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex incidents requiring deep technical expertise.
Serve as a liaison to law enforcement, regulators, and industry bodies during major incidents.
Act as the primary technical interface between the security function and IT teams, ensuring alignment of controls and operational processes.
Define and enforce technical and operational requirements for IT outsourcing partners, ensuring contractual commitments support security objectives.
Provide oversight, guidance, and challenge to outsourcing partners on SOC delivery, resilience, and visibility requirements.
Maintain strong professional networks with security vendors, authorities, and peer organizations.
Contribute to and leverage industry threat intelligence sharing communities.
Ensure the organization remains compliant with security regulations and aligned with global best practices.
Actively mentor and coach younger and upcoming security professionals.
Foster a culture of continuous learning within the security and IT teams.
Transfer expertise in investigations, SOC operations, and security technology into the next generation of security leaders.
Support career development paths and hands-on learning opportunities for junior staff.
Provide expert guidance to internal teams on technical security decisions and tool selection.
Ensure security solutions are deployed in a scalable, maintainable, and business-aligned manner.
Stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies, and recommend strategic technology investments.