Are you experienced in assessing and communicating cybersecurity and information risks in complex, global environments? Do you enjoy working close to both technology and business to guide smart and secure decisions? Then the role as Global Information & Cybersecurity Risk Specialist at Autoliv might be your next step.

About the position

Autoliv is seeking a Global Information & Cybersecurity Risk Specialist to strengthen its global capability in managing information and cyber risks across the organisation. This role is central to supporting Autoliv’s mission of delivering world-leading safety systems and ensuring that the company’s products, operations, and value chain remain resilient in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

The specialist will work closely with IT, OT, Product, and Supply Chain functions to identify, assess, and communicate cybersecurity and information risks. The role includes supporting structured governance, developing and maintaining risk processes, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that risk insights are translated into clear decision-making material for stakeholders across the organisation.

About Autoliv

Autoliv is the world’s leading provider of automotive safety systems, delivering airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels to nearly all major car manufacturers. Every year, Autoliv’s products save more than 100,000 lives and prevent over 300,000 severe injuries.

With more than 60,000 employees in 27 countries, and headquarters in Stockholm, Autoliv continues to pioneer new safety technologies for the future of mobility – including digitalization, automation, and data-driven innovation. Their mission, Saving More Lives, is at the core of everything they do.

Experience & Competence 

• 5–7 years of experience within cybersecurity, information security or IT risk management, ideally in large, global organizations 

• Proven ability to perform structured risk assessments, threat modeling, and analysis of inherent and residual risks 

• Solid understanding of frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO 62443 (OT) and FAIR, with the ability to apply them pragmatically 

• Good knowledge of IT and OT environments, including exposure to manufacturing systems, industrial automation and supply chain processes 

• Experience bridging enterprise, IT and product security domains and advising both technical and business stakeholders 

• Hands-on background within risk management or cybersecurity engineering, able to translate technical findings into clear and actionable insights 

• Familiarity with risk scoring methodologies, vulnerability management and control mapping 

• Experience working in international and cross-functional settings, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, telecom, or consulting industries 

• Experience with supplier risk management, managing internal and external audits, enterprise risk processes 

• Security-related certifications such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP or ISO 27005 Risk Manager are preferred 

• Preferred with experience within technological area (e.eg. Software, Network, Cloud, systems, etc.) to be able to understand and communicate with technological counterparts and provide recommendations 

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal; Swedish is a merit 

Personality & Leadership 

• Pragmatic and collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt frameworks and methodologies to context rather than applying them mechanically 

• Analytical and structured approach, capable of connecting technical risk data to business relevance 

• Self-driven, reliable and able to work independently while maintaining strong alignment with the wider cybersecurity organization 

• Comfortable advising multi-disciplinary teams and translating between technical experts and business leaders 

• Confident yet humble personality who builds trust easily and maintains integrity when guiding others 

• Naturally curious and open-minded, with a strong willingness to learn across new technologies, especially in the growing OT and AI domains 

• Clear and engaging communicator who can simplify complex issues without losing depth or precision 

• Appreciates quality and detail while still maintaining a holistic, risk-based perspective 

• Flexible and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-evolving global security environment 

• Acts as an advisor and partner rather than a controller, supporting the business to make informed and secure decisions 

• Embodies Autoliv’s key behaviors: Take Ownership, Add Value, Collaborate, Make it Easy, Be Curious 

Scope & Responsibilities 

• Conduct cybersecurity and information risk assessments across IT, OT and product environments 

• Identify, evaluate and communicate key risks in alignment with Autoliv’s business priorities 

• Provide advisory support to departments such as IT, Supply Chain, and Operations, helping them understand and mitigate cyber risks 

• Support the design and implementation of Autoliv’s global IT Risk Management process and methodology 

• Execute supplier and third-party risk assessments, contributing to the security of Autoliv’s global supply chain 

• Perform threat modeling, attack path analysis and validation of security controls in projects and systems 

• Maintain and develop risk registers, follow up on mitigation activities and support management reporting 

• Collaborate closely with Security Architecture, IT and Compliance to align technical assurance and risk management 

• Support implementation of key frameworks (NIST, ISO, FAIR) and participate in gap analyses and maturity reviews 

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying weaknesses and proposing enhancements to existing processes, tools and controls 

• Act as an internal consultant, supporting the business in interpreting technical risks and balancing them with operational needs 

• Communicate and measure Risks. Support definition and set up of KPIs, to measure Risks and Cyber Security maturity 

• Support of Customer Questionnaires 

Goals of the Role 

• Strengthen Autoliv’s capability to identify, analyze and manage cyber and information risks across all related domains 

• Support the transition from checklist-based audits to a value-creating, risk-driven approach 

• Enable secure innovation and digital transformation across IT, OT and supply chain functions 

• Establish a common risk language between business and technology stakeholders 

• Contribute to the maturity and credibility of Autoliv’s global Information & Cybersecurity organization through practical expertise and proactive engagement 

Placement: Stockholm  
Reporting to: Tiago Marques 
Start: Q1 2026 
Travel: Regular business travel approx. 10%