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Information Security Analyst

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For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has been a symbol of automotive safety, committed to protecting our world and the people in it. Now, we're paving the way toward a future where collisions belong to the past. And it's not just about technology; it's about our devotion to safety and our promise to make the world a safer place. So if you feel strongly about creating a safer world, join us in shaping a collision-free tomorrow.

About this role

The Cybersecurity Lead for Europe and APEC (Asia Pacific excluding China) is responsible for driving the regional cybersecurity strategy, operational execution, and alignment across more than 30 markets. This role ensures strong protection across multiple security domains, elevates security maturity, and embeds a robust cybersecurity culture throughout the organization. The position reports directly to the Global Head of Cyber Security and serves as a key contributor to Volvo Cars’ global cybersecurity governance.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership & Governance

- Define and execute the regional cybersecurity strategy, aligned with global cybersecurity objectives.

- Promote and strengthen a strong cybersecurity culture across all European and APEC markets.

- Serve as an active member of the Global Cyber Security Council, contributing to global strategy, policies, directives, and the overall cybersecurity roadmap.

- Own the regional compliance posture, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks.

 

Collaboration & Regional Alignment

- Partner with local markets, regional teams, and global cybersecurity functions to improve security maturity across regions.

- Ensure consistent implementation of cybersecurity standards and drive cross‑regional alignment.

- Oversee cybersecurity relationships with regional affiliates, including conducting maturity assessments and managing the annual affiliate reporting process.

 

Incident, Crisis & Operational Responsibilities

- Act as Regional Incident Commander for Europe and APEC.

- Coordinate regional crisis management and response activities with the Global Cyber Defense Center (CDC).

- Provide expert guidance during incidents, ensuring proper escalation, communication, and mitigation.

 

Innovation & Technical Expertise

- Design and implement innovative cybersecurity solutions for emerging threats, especially where no existing frameworks exist.

- Assess complex technical environments, identify risks, and propose actionable mitigation measures.

- Lead and deliver technical cybersecurity projects across all regional markets.

 

Supplier & Third‑Party Risk Management

- Manage regional cybersecurity requirements for supplier onboarding.

- Oversee third‑party assurance processes and provide visibility of supplier‑related risks to global cybersecurity functions.

- Ensure consistent implementation of supplier cybersecurity obligations across markets.

 

What you'll bring

Must have: 

- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.

- Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and threat landscapes.

- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic cybersecurity initiatives and operational delivery.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Highly organized and experienced in complex, multi‑market or regional projects.

- Familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.

- Hands‑on cybersecurity experience valued more than formal education.


Nice to have:

- Experience supporting local market and regional organizations ideally in Europe and/or Asia Pacific.

- A strong professional network within the cybersecurity community.

- Understanding of challenges across diverse regional markets (Europe + 7–8 APEC markets).

Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

In our company, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.

Ready to take the next step?
Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 24th April 2026. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Noopur Thatte at noopur.thatte@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Jakob Arvidsson at JAKOB.ARVIDSSON@VOLVOCARS.COM.

As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check.

We welcome your application!

Gothenburg, SE, 40531

Job requisition ID:  79226

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