Head of Data Security (m/w/d)

Liebherr-International liebherr.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Bulle Director Data Leadership

At a glance

Director-level Data Leadership role at Liebherr-International. Bulle.

Pay not stated Data Leadership salary

RoleData Leadership

SeniorityDirector

LocationBulle

Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set the global direction for data security and lead the team, products and services that put it into practice
Coordinate data labels and access rules with Data Governance, while managing encryption, key systems and data loss prevention
Build data protection and compliance approaches with Data Protection, and assess risks in stored, processed and transmitted data
Work with IT, legal and business teams to safeguard sensitive information, and handle breach investigations, fixes and reporting
Track data access through monitoring and audits, and run employee training on secure data practices

What you bring

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science or a related discipline
At least five years in cybersecurity, including three or more years leading a team or function
Strong grounding in data security and governance, plus hands-on familiarity with encryption, data loss prevention or cryptographic systems
Fluent English is required; German or French is an advantage

Who this fits

This director-level role suits someone who can set security direction while leading a global data security team and working across technical and business groups. The position is based in Bulle, Switzerland, and includes readiness for global travel.

From the employer

We are expanding our Global Corporate Information Security Team and looking forward new colleagues and leaders joining us in Bulle (FR) Switzerland, we are looking for a Head of Data Security reporting to Head of Digital Security at Liebherr International. The scope of duties includes the following:

Responsibilities:

Oversees the organization’s global data security strategy and implementation to protect sensitive data assets across IT, OT and Cloud Environments, as well as 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.

Competencies:

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years in cybersecurity and 3+ years in a leadership role.
Following certificates are preferred; CISSP or CISM.
English is a Must, German and French are a plus.
Excellent knowledge of data security concepts, principles including data governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Knowledge of data security technologies and tools (e.g., DLP, cloud encryption, tokenization).
Experience with cryptographic solutions and protocols (e.g., PKI, PGP, KMS, HSM)
Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
Ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences
Ability to manage and collaborate with stakeholders
Project management
Readiness for global travel

Our offer:

We offer you a secure job, progressive and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, hybrid working and opportunities for further training

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Regina Abou el Naga.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Liebherr-International AG with its head office in Bulle is the holding company of the Liebherr Group and performs various functions in the areas finance, tax, auditing, legal, insurance, HR, and corporate communication. The Liebherr Group employs more than 55,000 people worldwide in over 150 countries.