Principal Consultant - IT & Cybersecurity

O projekcie About the role

We are launching the first Security Department in Poland to support our clients and are looking for an experienced principal to build, lead, and scale this domain. As a Security Principal, you will act as the senior specialist responsible for delivery excellence, customer satisfaction, team development, and commercial growth within the IT & Cybersecurity area.

This role combines high autonomy, strong professional ownership, and direct impact on shaping the Polish Darize organization. You will collaborate closely with HQ while maintaining full responsibility for the Security Department in Poland.

Poland | Warsaw / Hybrid

What we offer?

A unique specialist‑driven model

• High autonomy and freedom in shaping the Security Department.
• Transparent and attractive compensation model (direct billing + team profit shareing).

Strong support platform

• Sales, legal, finance, and marketing support from HQ.
• Collaboration with top consultants across Europe.

Other

• Stable employment in an international company with a Scandinavian organizational culture, transparent cooperation principles, and a strong reputation in the IT industry
• Employment based on an employment contract or subcontractor cooperation
• Continuous development of soft, sales, and technical skills through advanced trainings and workshops
• Co‑financing of benefits such as medical care (with an option to include family members) and a Multisport card, life insurance
• Access to free workshops and individual sessions with experienced trainers and psychologists via the Mindgram platform
• Spectacular integration events for you (e.g., annual Kick‑Off trip, holiday parties, Summer Games) and for your family (e.g., family picnics)

Zakres obowiązków

• 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.

Wymagania Experience

• 8+ years of experience 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 capability 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 a strong 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.
• 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.

Oferujemy

• E-learning platforms
• Training budget
• Integration events
• Employee Referral Program
• Language classes
• Career counseling program
• Private healthcare
• Sport subscription
• Lunch card