Cyber Security Manager

Would you like to be part of building a global IT function where we together find the way forward? Toca Boca and its sister studios are growing and the IT function needs to keep up.

As our Cybersecurity Manager your focus will be on Toca Boca and its sister studios Noid and Nørdlight, located here in Stockholm and sharing the same studio space. This role will ensure the streamlined operation of the IT Department in alignment with the business objectives of the organization, with a focus on cybersecurity and app development. You will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities as part of the global IT organization, with operational focus in EMEA and Digital Games environments. The IT Manager will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support secure technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices, with a focus on cybersecurity.

What you’ll be doing

As the leader of EMEA Cybersecurity and strategic planning, youll foster innovation, plan projects, and manage resources. Youll oversee the deployment, maintenance, and support of all IT systems, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity.

Your responsibilities include managing relationships with Managed Service Providers and acting as a point of escalation for alerts. Youll enforce corporate security policies and ensure compliance with Identity Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) standards.

As the technical lead for IT audits and cyber incidents, youll define secure system requirements for new technology implementations. Staying current with the latest technologies, youll oversee projects and ensure cybersecurity.

Youll engage in regular communications with peers and business groups to align on IT goals, solicit feedback, and foster cooperation. Communicating with department heads and end users about IT activities is key.

You’ll be analysing and improving IT infrastructure and systems with a focus on cybersecurity. Youll develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT initiatives.

Youll develop and implement IT policies and procedures for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, and service provision. Negotiating and administering vendor and consultant contracts, youll maintain Corporate Internal Controls Audit and Compliance requirements.

Your commitment to cybersecurity and strategic planning will ensure a robust and secure IT environment.

Is this you?

You have proven experience in IT infrastructure architecture and deployment, with a strong understanding of Operating System hardening standards and extensive knowledge of Role Based Access Controls (RBAC). Experience managing cybersecurity in a game studio is a plus, but you excel in cybersecurity principles, practices, and procedures.

Your leadership skills are complemented by excellent written and oral communication abilities. You are adept at conducting research into IT issues, focusing on cybersecurity, and can present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Highly self-motivated and directed, you pay keen attention to detail.

You have strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills, and can effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Exceptional customer service orientation and extensive experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment define your professional approach.

This is us!

Toca Boca captures the spirit of play. We create digital toys and everyday products that are filled with fun and silliness that kids from any corner of the world can instantly relate to. Everything is designed from their perspective. We celebrate the diversity and quirkiness of their world and give them the freedom to play in ways that only they can.

Good to know!

This position is full time and based in our Stockholm office with a hybrid working model (part office, part working from home). We apply a 6 month probationary period. You should already be located in Sweden, as we will not be able to offer relocation for this position. As we’re an international company, with over 20 nationalities working here, and millions of users all over the world, you have to be fluent in English. Your application should therefore be in English.

Toca Boca develops digital games that capture the power of play and that are filled with fun and silliness that kids around the world can instantly relate to. Since our first product launch in 2011, we have released 46 apps that have been downloaded more than 444 million times the world over, making us the No. 1 mobile-first kids brand in the App Store. Our products focus on sparking kids’ creativity and imagination, creating opportunities for open-ended play.

With offices in Stockholm and San Francisco, Toca Boca is owned by Spin Master Corp., a global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs and manufactures a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties.

Collaboration Amazing ideas come from anywhere. We believe transparency, honesty and constructive communication are crucial for making great things. Playfulness Open. Curious. Creative. Leaving room for spontaneity is important to us for creating a fun and playful work environment. Standards of Quality Good enough is never good enough. We strive to innovate and evolve our craft, and we’d never get there without working together toward our visions. Passion We all share in the excitement of making great things together. Its what drives us to do the things we do. Responsibility We take ownership and pride in everything we do. From gender to accessibility — we are dedicated to inclusivity.