Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), C-level

Location: Gdańsk, Poland (hybrid - Marynarki Polskiej 163 C200 Office)

Travelling to Norway, Oslo sometimes.

Contact: Agnieszka Myśliwczyk

About Volue

Volue stands as Europe's premier independent software provider to the energy and grid industry. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that optimize energy production and physical power trading for major European producers, directly accelerating the energy transition and digitalization of critical infrastructure.

Scale & Impact

• 800+ professionals across Europe
• €160M+ forecasted revenue for 2025
• Headquartered in Norway with European operations
• Strategic backing from Advent International, Generation Investment Management, and Arendals Fossekompani (AFK)
  
  

Responsibilities

This is a strategic & hands-on role at the same time! No boredom guaranteed! 👍

We are now seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our information security efforts, ensuring the protection of our systems, services, and customers.

As CISO, you will be the domain expert on cyber security in Volue, responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving our information security management framework. Your work will safeguard our software development, customer-facing systems, and corporate environment. You will collaborate closely with leaders across the organization, external stakeholders, and relevant authorities to ensure compliance and best practices in information security.

What You Will Be Doing To Make a Difference

• Develop, lead, and continuously improve Volue’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and related documentation.
• Foster a culture of information security awareness across the organisation, including regular communication, training, and guidance for all employees at every level.
• Oversee Volue compliance with applicable security standards, data protection legislation, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the CTO to ensure secure software development and customer-facing systems.
• Set requirements for operational IT and physical security in cooperation with the Head of IT Operations & Digitalisation.
• Lead internal and external information security audits, manage follow-up actions, and drive continual improvement.
• Act as Volue’s primary point of contact for all security-related matters, including incident investigation and response, with clear reporting to executive leadership and relevant authorities
• Perform and maintain corporate-level risk analyses and oversee segment-specific assessments.
• Measure and report on the maturity and cyber security posture of the organization.
• Maintain valuable networks with authorities and industry actors
• Provide expert guidance for cyber security in commercial and pre-sales activities.
  
  

Skills & Experience

What We're Looking For Professional Experience

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years as CISO in SaaS software companies
• 5+ years of information security experience within software industry
• Project management across multi-departmental initiatives
• Information Security standards implementation and management
• Software development understanding and integration
• Agile methodologies practical application
• International business experience with English as working language
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Third-party and open-source security assessment experience
• ISO27001 and SOC2 certification guidance experience
• Enterprise SaaS security architecture background
  
  

Educational Foundation

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or equivalent with software development focus
• Cybersecurity specialization through education or substantial practical experience
• Project Management certification (preferred)
  
  

Personal Skills

• Structured, self-driven, and proactive.
• Skilled in influencing and achieving buy-in across stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (English, verbal and written).
• Capable of driving progress even through challenges or resistance.
  
  

Reasons To Join Volue Team And What We Offer

• Large degree of influence within the role
• Highly engaged colleagues in one of Europe’s only scaled green tech companies, within an innovative and international work environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexibility with meaningful autonomy
  
  

Contact

Contact: Agnieszka Myśliwczyk