Director of Information Security Director of Information Security

Landis+Gyr•Milton, GA

34d

About The Position

At Landis+Gyr, we don’t just manage energy—we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics. Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era—developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions. Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! Information security covers Policy Creation, management, and valiation of security compliance across the Information Security, Cyber-Security, Physical Security, Supply Chain Security, Security in R&D, DR and Information Security Incident Management. The roll will be based in the US and will provide Company wide Leadership and support to drive the implementation of Group Information Security policies, procedures and internal security auditing. The role will also be directly accountable for the management of all Information Security certifications (ISO27001, SSAE18, etc) through the support of site Information security managers. Purpose and Objective: • Direct and manage the Global Information Security Team• Own the development and implementation of the Group Information Security (IS) strategy for the copmany in close co-operation with key stakeholders such as Cyber Security, IT compliance, R&D and the information security resources at local entities.• Accountable for all ISO27001, SSAE18, and all other security compliance certification implementation & on-going management of compliance for the company• Co-ordinate and harmonize IS processes and the Information security Management System (ISMS) across other sites• Lead process to ensure business units comply to the ISO27001 standard and contribute to the wider improvement of the Group security framework.• Supporting customer project teams in information security topics• Responsible for ensuring all vendor and customer contracts align with the global information security compliance requirements.

Requirements

Past experience managing security or information security teams
Past experience in a similar international role.
Past experience in implementing ISO27001 and SSAE18 within an organization
Qualified lead auditor and preferably has perused advanced qualifications such as CISA/CISM
Experience in managing projects and virtual teams
As this role will be a stand-alone/self-managed function, the position holder must be able to demonstrate influential abilities to gain buy-in and work with key stakeholders such as site management and IT.
Ability to capture stakeholder requirements and be able to priorities the work to fulfill these requirements and maintain compliance
Ability to work in a matrix organization, employees of different nationalities and backgrounds
Technical diploma or degree in engineering/ computer science/ IT

Nice To Haves

Good understanding and experience in implanting GDPR and DPIA will be a plus
Training in GDPR would be a plus
Good knowledge of other ISO standards (Eg: 9001, 22301)

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Global Information Security Team
Own the development and implementation of the Group Information Security (IS) strategy for the copmany in close co-operation with key stakeholders such as Cyber Security, IT compliance, R&D and the information security resources at local entities.
Accountable for all ISO27001, SSAE18, and all other security compliance certification implementation & on-going management of compliance for the company
Co-ordinate and harmonize IS processes and the Information security Management System (ISMS) across other sites
Lead process to ensure business units comply to the ISO27001 standard and contribute to the wider improvement of the Group security framework.
Supporting customer project teams in information security topics
Responsible for ensuring all vendor and customer contracts align with the global information security compliance requirements.
Accountable for Managing and Leading the Global Information Security Team of 6-8 resources and a Direct report to the Chief Security Officer
Accountable for implementation & managing 27001 and SSAE certifications
Co-ordination responsibility of the ISMS
Process owner and provider of subject matter expertise to the business on Information Security and information security certificaiton
Implementation of standardized IS controls within business processes
Support the Business Management to make informed decisions regarding information security
Coach, train employees in information security (incl. awareness)
Manage & conduct internal 27001 and SSAE18 audits
Develop reports (incidents, audits, risks, etc.) to support wider communication of the Info Sec.
Perform internal information security audits
Support and advise on customer requests for information security
Support and advise for supplier relationships
Satisfy business in Solution customer projects by providing information security expertise