Chief Information Security Officer - CISO (based in Crete)

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International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a: Chief Information Security Officer – CISO (based in Crete) Responsibilities • Develops, implements, and maintains the Airport’s information security governance framework, policies, and procedures • Establishes and continuously improves an ISO/IEC 27001-aligned Information Security Management System (ISMS) • Leads security governance initiatives and promotes a strong security culture across the organization • Coordinates management reviews, governance reporting, audits, and certification activities • Maintains the information security risk management methodology and risk register • Facilitates risk assessments across business functions and critical systems • Monitors mitigation plans and escalates significant residual risks • Supports operational resilience and business continuity initiatives • Leads cybersecurity governance activities supporting aerodrome certification and continuous compliance with EASA requirements, particularly Part-IS • Coordinates inspections, compliance reviews, evidence submissions, and closure of findings • Ensures effective alignment between cybersecurity, aviation safety, and aviation security requirements • Serves as the primary point of contact for information security matters with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), National Cybersecurity Authority, EASA, and other relevant authorities • Monitors compliance with NIS2, GDPR security obligations, aviation regulations, and contractual commitments • Maintains the information-security obligations register and monitors relevant regulatory developments • Coordinates regulatory submissions, audits, inspections, and follow-up actions • Supports supplier due diligence and third-party security risk management Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience • Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or related discipline will be considered a plus • Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), cybersecurity risk management, compliance, or information systems auditing • Professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC) will be considered an asset • Demonstrated experience establishing, maintaining, or improving an ISO/IEC 27001-based ISMS • Experience managing audits, regulatory assessments, and compliance programs • Strong understanding of NIS2, GDPR security requirements and enterprise security architecture across IT, Cloud, OT/ICS environments • Experience within aviation, transport, critical infrastructure, or another highly regulated sector • Familiarity with EASA Part-IS requirements Competencies • Strategic thinking and business awareness • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability • Ability to translate complex technical risks into business decisions • High integrity, independence, and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information