Interim CISO/also acting DPO
Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
(also acting as Interim Data Protection Officer – DPO)
On behalf of our client, a SaaS company is looking for a senior Interim CISO, also acting as Interim DPO, to ensure continuity, stability and delivery across information security, privacy and compliance during a leadership transition.
The role
This is a hands-on, execution-focused interim assignment.
The core objective is to lead and support upcoming SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27701 audits, while stabilising the security and privacy operating model.
You will take operational ownership of:
- Information security governance and execution
- Audit readiness and coordination
- Privacy governance, acting as Interim DPO in close partnership with Legal
- Risk management and incident readiness
The role reports to the CTO, with exposure to CEO and board-level stakeholders as needed.
What this assignment requires
This role is suited for a senior profile who has done this before.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has worked as CISO / Head of Security or equivalent
- Has hands-on experience delivering SOC 2 and ISO 27001 in live audit environments
- Is comfortable acting as DPO from an operational governance perspective
- Can lead cross-functional execution across Engineering, Product, Legal and Operations
- Is confident in executive communication and decision-making
- Has prior interim leadership experience and can stabilise quickly
Assignment details
- Type: Interim assignment
- Start: As soon as possible
- Duration: Approximately 3–6 months
- Scope: Full-time
- Location: Stockholm | Hybrid | Remote (with key on-site meetings)
This is an assignment for someone who values clarity, ownership and delivery over theory or long-term positioning.
If this sounds relevant to you – or someone in your network – feel free to reach out for a deeper discussion or apply below.