Senior IT Compliance Officer – Information Security & Risk
Join as IT Compliance Officer in Stockholm: lead NIS2, ITGC & ISO 27001 compliance, build resilient controls, and strengthen digital trust across the Nordics.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Hybrid: primarily on-site, with flexible remote work within Sweden possible; minimum 3 days/week on-site as agreed with manager)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-02-17 to 2026-06-30 (Extension possible)
Apply Before: 2026-02-10
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior IT Compliance Officer for one of our clients to join the Cyber Security team of a leading Nordic logistics organization in Stockholm. In this expert role, you will own and lead compliance efforts across NIS2, IT General Controls (ITGC), and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. You will design and operate an integrated compliance program, ensure effective controls, coordinate audits, deliver risk-based reporting to leadership, and collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex regulations into practical, scalable, business-aligned solutions that support digital transformation and trust. This senior position requires deep expertise in ISMS, ITGC, and compliance governance, combined with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What You’ll Do
Design and operate an integrated compliance program for NIS2, ITGC, and ISO 27001:2022
Ensure well-designed, implemented, and effective controls with clear evidence and audit readiness
Coordinate internal and external audits and act as primary contact for auditors/regulators
Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, HR, and product/solution owners to implement practical controls
Oversee ITGC governance, control execution, evidence collection, and remediation tracking
Support OT Security alignment with NIS2 and ISO requirements
Deliver quarterly dashboards and insights to IT and Group Leadership for strategic decision-making
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
University degree (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 7 years in information security, IT audit/assurance or risk management, including at least 3 years leading compliance or assurance programs
Expertise in ISMS design and operation, ITGC domains, and control mapping
Fluent in Swedish and English
Strong communicator, solution-oriented, driven, and structured
Excellent team collaboration skills for on-site stakeholder work
Nice to Have:
Certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISA, CISM, or CRISC
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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