IT Security Specialist

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 life through innovation for over a hundred years. About the Role As an IT Security Specialist with a focus on security architecture, you will be a key person in developing and strengthening security in our IT environments and digital services. You will be an important advisor to operations, projects, management, and IT deliveries to ensure that security is integrated from idea to implementation. The role will primarily work to strengthen the team involved in development initiatives and IT projects. You will be part of the IT Security department and work alongside architects, security specialists, system administrators, project managers, and other experts to create sustainable and secure solutions in an operation that is critical to society's functioning. Your responsibilities include: Develop and further develop security architecture, security patterns, guidelines, and methods that ensure security is integrated into IT solutions from the beginning. Support IT projects toward secure IT delivery alongside architects, project managers, and operations. Drive and develop security work together with operations' IT delivery and project portfolio. Contribute to developing security capabilities within both IT and OT-related environments and support work on managing new threats, risks, and security requirements. Work to further develop internal requirements through, for example, strengthening procedures, clarifying security requirements, and ongoing operations-focused work. Perform security reviews, classifications, risk and vulnerability analyses, and recommend actions. Proactively work with vendor management within IT/Information Security, such as monitoring requirements and establishing processes for working with internal requirements. Job Requirements We are looking for someone who is self-directed and takes responsibility for driving matters forward, particularly within IT development initiatives. You have strong analytical skills and can translate complex issues into clear recommendations. Furthermore, you work in a structured and methodical manner even when circumstances change, communicate confidently with both operations and the technical organization, and have a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach where security requirements are balanced against operational needs. We would like you to have: Post-secondary education in IT, computer science, or systems science, or equivalent work experience. Experience in IT security, information security, or security architecture and consulting in complex IT environments. Experience conducting security reviews, risk analyses, and security assessments. Experience translating security requirements into practical and operations-adapted solutions. Experience working with established standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIS2/Cybersecurity Act, security protection legislation, or equivalent. Good understanding of identity management, access control, and modern security principles. Swedish and English fluency, both spoken and written. Additional Merits: Security work within energy, electrical grid, or other critical infrastructure operations, or experience from IT/OT work. Technical and platform-related expertise: network/segmentation, IAM/MFA, Windows/Linux hardening, cloud (Azure/AWS), logging/monitoring, data/lakehouse environments, DevSecOps, and secure delivery flows. Security architecture at enterprise-wide level. Certifications: CISSP, GIAC, CISM, or equivalent. Security testing (pentester requirements, code reviews, scanning) and vulnerability management. Experience with large business/ERP platforms (e.g., SAP) and/or AI-related security issues. Work on security matters in regulated industries where oversight and regulatory communication have been relevant. Additional Information Beyond being part of shaping the future smart energy society, we offer you a developing and varied work with many contact points. At Vattenfall, we believe work and personal life should be well balanced, so we offer flexibility in work and the opportunity to work from home when needed. We also offer a number of other employee benefits such as reduced working hours, favorable occupational pension agreements, parental leave supplements, and more. Read more about our benefits here. Work Location Solna, Luleå, or Trollhättan. Business travel may occur. For more information about the position, please contact recruiting manager Filip Hammarlund, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Julia Norberg, [email protected]. Trade union representatives via Vattenfall's switchboard: Christian Ericsson – Ledarna, Anne-Marie Sjöbohm – Akademikerna, Asim Nokic – Unionen, Ulf Tengman – SEKO. Submit your application no later than 2026-09-13. Selection and interviews are ongoing. We only accept applications through our website. We do not accept personal letters in applications. You can apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and security-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have equal 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 security for Vattenfall and its employees is paramount, we will conduct a "pre-employment screening" before each hiring. These checks are based on the role you will be filling at Vattenfall. Working at Vattenfall means working with critical societal infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified and you may be subject to civil reserve mobilization. If this position is security-classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any civil reserve mobilization occurs with the support of the employment agreement and the law on total defense obligation. We look forward to your application!

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