Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join us as our new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)!
As our CISO, you will lead Valmet's global information security work and ensure our people, systems, operations and customers stay protected. You will shape our cyber strategy, strengthen resilience and help move our customers' performance forward.
You will be tasked with ensuring our information security strategy, governance and practices are supporting our Lead the Way strategy and are up to par for the threats of tomorrow. You will lead a CISO office and steer the work of cyber security experts in IT organization and business areas.
Your responsibilities
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You will lead our global information security strategy and governance.
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You will drive cyber risk management, compliance and regulatory alignment.
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You will collaborate with business areas to strengthen OT and product cybersecurity.
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You will develop our global security awareness and culture programs.
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You will act as a key advisor to the Head of IT and senior leadership teams.
Who is the professional we are looking for?
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You have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT, Engineering or a similar field.
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You have a CCISO or equivalent certification.
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You have 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership responsibilities in a global environment.
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You have strong hands‑on experience in risk management, operational security and security governance.
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You have experience with industrial/OT security - this is a strong advantage.
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You communicate clearly and can influence senior stakeholders confidently.
We offer
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A meaningful role where your work directly supports operational resilience and customer success.
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A chance to work with talented colleagues in a truly global environment.
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Flexible ways of working and a variety of local benefits supporting well‑being and work‑life balance.
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Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
Additional information
The position can be located in any major Valmet location in Finland.
For additional information about this position please contact Arto Huuskonen Vice President, IT Transformation [email protected], tel. +358 505956571 preferably on March 13th at 14-15 or March 16th at 10-11 (EET).
If this sounds like something you are looking for and you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV in English and salary expectation via the link provided latest by March 29th 2026.
We review applications during the application period, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. In our recruitment process we use a variety of selection methods, eg. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.
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When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. www.valmet.com/careers