Head of Data Security (m/w/d)

We are expanding our Global Corporate Information Security Team and are looking for new colleagues and leaders to join us in Bulle (FR), Switzerland. The Head of Data Security will report to the Head of Digital Security at Liebherr International.

• Oversee the organization’s global data security strategy and implementation to protect sensitive data assets across IT, OT and Cloud Environments.
• Global leadership of Data Security Team, Products and Services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee data security, labeling, and access control mechanisms in collaboration with Data Governance.
• Implement and manage data encryption and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Manage data encryption and key management systems (e.g. PKI).
• Develop and enforce data protection strategies and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR) in collaboration with Data Protection.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in data storage, processing, and transmission.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to secure sensitive data across all platforms.
• Manage incident response for data breaches, including investigation, remediation, and reporting.
• Implement monitoring and technical auditing mechanisms to track data access and usage across the organization.
• Drive data security awareness and training programs to reinforce best practices among employees.