Head of Cyber

Alight

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alight is seeking a practical, hands-on Head of Cyber to lead its IT and OT team and take ownership of cyber security across the business. The role covers security for renewable energy assets, including solar parks and battery systems, as well as corporate IT and offices. Reporting to the COO, the Head of Cyber combines technical work with strategic leadership and collaborates with the executive team and colleagues across operations, asset management, and regulatory affairs.

This leadership role offers autonomy to build and improve Alight’s security programme as the company grows. The successful candidate will lead the security roadmap and team, strengthen IT and OT security, develop incident response and compliance capabilities, address physical security risks, and establish guardrails for AI tools and integrations. The position is based in the Nordics and involves regular travel to the Stockholm office and operating sites. The role may be taken as a permanent employee or consultant; permanent employment is preferred.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in team leadership.
• Hands-on experience securing IT environments; experience with OT or industrial systems is desirable.
• Experience leading security projects, incident response, monitoring, or security operations.
• Good understanding of NIS2 and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443.
• Confidence communicating security risks to senior leadership, boards, customers, and investors.
• Strong ownership and practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical detail and business priorities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Based in the Nordics and able to travel regularly to the Stockholm office and operating sites.
• Available to start soon.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure.
• Experience in AI security.
• A technical degree.
• Permanent employment is preferred; consulting is also possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT and OT team.
• Own the cyber security roadmap, manage risk, and report to the executive team and board.
• Strengthen infrastructure and operational technology security, including architecture, third-party access, and supplier requirements.
• Develop detection and response capabilities and lead incident preparedness.
• Oversee compliance with applicable regulations and security standards, including NIS2.
• Oversee security risks across operating sites and offices.
• Develop security guardrails for AI tools and integrations.
• Manage external partners and promote security awareness across Alight.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and flexibility to work remotely or from the office.
• Team dinners, breakfasts, after-work events, and company-paid sports activities.
• Quarterly company events bringing together the remote team, including activities such as sailing and skiing.
• Autonomy and accountability in an entrepreneurial, coaching, and knowledge-driven culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed