IT Security Manager – Build a Safe Digital Future for the City of Helsingborg

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Do you want to lead the city's cybersecurity efforts and ensure that 11,000 employees and 150,000 residents can work and live digitally safely every day? As IT Security Manager at the City of Helsingborg, you will have a key role in driving work toward a safer, smarter, and more resilient digital society. About the Workplace The Technology & Design Unit is part of the Digitalization Department, which has approximately 90 employees who ensure stable, secure, and cost-effective digitalization for the city's 11,000 users. We are responsible for everything from infrastructure to client platforms and cloud solutions. As IT Security Manager, you will report directly to the unit manager and become a strategic part of Helsingborg's digital development. Our workplace is located in central Helsingborg. Your Assignment You will lead and coordinate the city's IT security work with a focus on holistic approach, risk management, and governance. The role includes, among other things: Assess vulnerabilities from different perspectives: operational security, risks of intrusion, overload attacks, and more comprehensive oversight of user patterns Plan IT security, for example network security, malware, encryption, backups, physical security, information classification, crisis and continuity management in operations Communicate policies, guidelines, and training to the organization to maintain high security awareness, and develop these with the help of the CISO Set requirements and act as a sounding board in procurements, new solutions/systems/innovations, as well as analyses of different operations' IT security work, such as a school, a nursing home, or a museum, etc. Have close collaboration with external organizations such as other municipalities, companies and organizations in the region, authorities, and interest organizations within IT security Identify vulnerabilities before they can harm the organization, residents, and our reputation Collaboration with central functions in the municipality, such as safety and security, quality, legal, communications, and HR Contribute to the department's ongoing operational plans and roadmaps Support the department with a review of physical security Support the organization's information and security protection work Provide governance, prioritization support, and support team leaders and teams through constructive feedback, risk assessments, and quality reviews Qualifications University or college education in the field and/or relevant work experience. Previous experience as an IT Security Manager and/or relevant experience that is applicable. Work experience with threat and vulnerability analysis and issue management in complex IT landscapes. Very good Swedish in speech and writing, and you communicate well in English as well. Good knowledge of ISO 27001, NIS2/CSL, NIST CSF 2.0, and CIS Controls. Merits Certifications such as CISSP or CISM Experience with NIS2/CSL Experience with Requirements Setting for, e.g., Procurement The position is placed in a security classification and a security vetting with a register check according to the Security Protection Act will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. We place high demands on security and confidentiality awareness. Working at the City of Helsingborg Do you want to help create a better city together with the residents of Helsingborg? Here you can use your creativity and drive to make life easier and safer for our residents, visitors, and business community. Together with curious and helpful colleagues, you will make a difference in people's lives, both today and in the future. A good job today, a better city tomorrow. Read more: https://helsingborg.se/arbete/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-i-staden/ Other Information Application Deadline: 2026-08-23 Employment Type: Permanent Full-time: 100% Start Date: By agreement Number of Positions: 1 Apply through our recruitment tool ReachMee by clicking the application link in the advertisement. Attach CV and relevant certificates. If you have protected personal data, contact the recruiting manager for a secure application process. Contact Person Tobias Persson [email protected] To ensure quality in the recruitment process at the City of Helsingborg, we use the ReachMee recruitment tool. Therefore, we ask you to submit your application via ReachMee by clicking the application link in the advertisement. You should attach your CV and other documents relevant to the position, such as education certificates or professional credentials. You will also answer selection questions. If you have not heard from us, check your spam folder as emails are sometimes sorted there. If you are applying for a job and have protected personal data, you should contact the recruiting manager in the advertisement who will guide you further for a secure application process. You should not apply digitally via the application link. Trade Union Representatives: https://intranat.helsingborg.se/hr/samverkan-och-delaktighet/fackliga-foretradare/Do you want to lead the city's cybersecurity efforts and ensure that 11,000 employees and 150,000 residents can work and live digitally safely every day? As IT Security Manager at the City of Helsingborg, you will have a key role in driving work toward a safer, smarter, and more resilient digital society. About the Workplace The Technology & Design Unit is part of the Digitalization Department, which has approximately 90 employees who ensure stable, secure, and cost-effective digitalization for the city's 11,000 users. We are responsible for everything from infrastructure to client platforms…

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Helsingborg

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Stortorget 17

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22. 6. 2026

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6. 8. 2026

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