Principal Consultant — IT & Cybersecurity

We are launching the first Security Department in Poland to support our clients. The role involves building, leading, and scaling the Security domain within the Polish 7N organization. The company is an international organization with a Scandinavian culture and strong reputation in the IT industry, offering stable employment.

Experience:

• 8+ years in IT/Security roles.
• 4+ years in senior leadership positions (CISO, Deputy CISO, Head of Security, Security Practice Lead).
• Proven consulting experience with enterprise clients.
• Strong advisory skills and comfort working with executives.

Technical skills:

• Deep knowledge of ISMS, ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, CRA, AI Act.
• Experience with OT/ICS security or AI governance is an advantage.
• Ability to design and deliver complex security programs end-to-end.

Competencies:

• Autonomous and self-driven with strong analytical skills.
• Customer-centric mindset and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop specialists in a high-autonomy model.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic consulting environments.

Language:

• Polish — fluent, English — fluent

Nice to have:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCISO, CEH, Lead Auditor ISO 27001, 22301, 42001.
• Experience in building or scaling consulting practices.
• Background in OT/ICS security, AI governance, or cyber resilience programs.

Delivery & Leadership:

• End-to-end accountability for delivery quality and customer satisfaction in the Security domain.
• Team-level budget ownership and responsibility for profitability (team share model).
• Recruitment, development, and mentoring of consultants.
• Active participation in sales: presales, shaping offers, customer meetings, and trusted advisor engagements.
• Collaboration with HQ (sales, legal, finance, marketing) while retaining operational responsibility.
• Implementation and enforcement of security standards and services.
• Building and scaling the Security Practice in Poland, including service portfolio development.