Unit Manager for Cybersecurity in Sundsvall

Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency makes 21 million decisions that affect people's lives and society as a whole. We distribute approximately 260 billion kronor annually. These are taxpayers' funds that we are responsible for. It is a great responsibility. That is why we look into each case, follow laws and regulations, inform and guide, care and show consideration. It is a job for someone who wants to take responsibility. We are now strengthening our organization with a newly established unit that will drive and develop the agency's strategic support within GRC as well as our central continuity work. Here you will have a key role in shaping the structure, establishing common frameworks, and ensuring our ability to maintain critical deliveries in a changing world. Close leadership, change, sustainable workplace As a unit manager, you are the manager closest to the employees and operations. You are responsible for leading and driving daily work based on the department's mission and goals, where state-based values permeate your work. Through your leadership, you convey clear expectations, follow up on goals, and give your employees the right conditions to take responsibility. You have personnel responsibility as well as results and follow-up responsibility for your unit. You also represent the Swedish Social Insurance Agency in external collaborations. Your unit is under development and consists of employees who work with support for regulatory compliance, continuity, and preparedness matters. All employees are based in Sundsvall. Through close leadership, you create the predictability, security, and sustainability necessary for employees to take responsibility and meet the need for change. You create understanding of context, direction, and the goals the department has set, and you develop the plans your operation needs. As a unit manager, you are a support for the area manager and you are part of the area's management team where you contribute your expertise and commitment. You adapt and exercise your leadership in a way that creates conditions for employees to use their judgment and competence. The position involves handling classified information, which places high demands on proper handling. Therefore, it is important that you, who will work with us, have high security awareness. It is a job for someone who wants to take responsibility. We are looking for you who has a university degree or experience and qualifications that can be assessed as equivalent has experience with structured security work, preferably with a focus on governance, risk, continuity, and regulatory compliance (GRC) has good leadership ability promotes the professional and personal development of others works to achieve goals and results, follows up on the effects of own and others' activities has a systematic approach to work collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals has good self-awareness and is stable as a person, promotes a trust-building work environment promotes mutual dialogue, is responsive and adapts communication according to needs and situation has a driver's license for a passenger car. It is meriting if you have experience with information and cybersecurity frameworks, for example CIS Controls or ISO27000 have experience in driving and developing systematic continuity work (Business Continuity Management) and risk management have experience with systematic risk management have experience with operational leadership, preferably within similar operations have experience with coaching leadership and building or leading an operation in change have experience planning your operations in collaboration with manager colleagues at a distance have good understanding of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's mission. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Other Information One position, permanent, full-time, with start date by agreement. Probation may be applicable. Certain positions with us involve participation in security-sensitive activities. To be employed in such a position, you must pass a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585). In accordance with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's security guidelines, background checks are conducted in this recruitment. For this position, Swedish citizenship is required. Remote work is possible if the work allows. In this recruitment, work psychological tests may be used as part of the selection process. Place of work: Sundsvall. Want to know more about the Swedish Social Insurance Agency as an employer? Visit https://www.forsakringskassan.se/om-forsakringskassan/jobba-hos-oss Contact Persons Manager: Lars Hjelm, 010-111 29 17 (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Malin Skoglund, 010-113 10 45, [email protected] (for questions about the recruitment process). Union representatives: For ST Christina Lövgren, Saco-S Ann Wiström, and Seko Eliza Grundström. These can be reached via our switchboard 08-786 90 00. Application Welcome to submit your application by September 6, 2026. When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use personal letters in our recruitment process; instead, you will answer a number of selection questions relevant to the position. Upload your diplomas, grades, and certificates when submitting your application. If you have any questions, please email us and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Due to the ongoing vacation period, it may take a bit longer than usual to receive a response. If you have protected personal information or do not have access to Bank-ID, please call the HR specialist named in the ad and we will help you submit your application. In everything we do, we will act based on the principle of equal human worth, legal certainty, and good service.

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