1st Line SOC Analyst

Company Description Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21,000 employees. We have electrified industries, delivered energy to homes, and transformed lives through innovation for over a hundred years. About the Role Would you like to become our IT Security Specialist and work on securing our IT landscape? IT security is playing an increasingly important role at Vattenfall and in society at large. Our highly protected assets are spread across multiple European countries, while digitalization is developing rapidly. Cyber threats and local security requirements make our work both challenging and interesting. As a 1st Line SOC Analyst, you will work in a team of IT security experts. We monitor and analyze information to protect the organization from threats. Your responsibilities will include: - Monitor and analyze alerts in our SIEM platform - Ensure that all incidents, alerts, and anomalies are handled according to established processes and procedures - Escalate events to a 2nd Line Security Analyst - Be responsible for SOC work instructions and ensure these are regularly reviewed and updated - Maintain consistency within security concepts, tools, and best practices The majority of your work will take place at the office. The role's working hours vary and involve daytime, evening, and night shifts. Requirements We are looking for a structured and ambitious person who is not afraid to ask critical questions and constantly strives for improvements. The role requires you to have a holistic perspective, be comfortable collaborating with many different stakeholders, and communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues at various levels in the organization. We would like you to have: - At least one year of experience in IT, or equivalent relevant education Meritorious - Experience assessing vulnerabilities, threats, and security incidents - Knowledge of security scanners, SIEM systems, monitoring, intrusion detection systems, and incident management - Knowledge and experience in threat intelligence Additional Information In addition to being part of shaping the future of smart energy society, we offer you a developing and varied job with many points of contact. At Vattenfall, we believe it is important that work and private life have a good balance, so we offer flexibility in work and the opportunity to work from home if needed. We also offer a number of other employee benefits such as shorter working hours, favorable occupational pension agreements, parental leave supplements, and more. Read more about our benefits here. Work Location Ringhals, Solna, Forsmark For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Joel Franzen, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Julia Norberg, [email protected]. Trade union representatives via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Sofi Wadström (Akademikerna), Patricia Ek (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). We welcome your application by September 13, 2026. Selection and interviews take place after the final application deadline. We only accept applications through our website. We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and security-conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity helps build a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here. Since the security of Vattenfall and its employees is crucial, we will conduct a "pre-employment screening" before each employment. These checks are based on the role you will fill at Vattenfall. Working at Vattenfall means working with critical infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are classified as security-sensitive and you may be subject to civil contingency placement. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil contingency placement is carried out with support in the employment contract and the Act on Total Defense Obligation. We look forward to your application!

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