IT Security Specialist

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Sweden's most beautiful workplace is seeking an IT Security Specialist with placement in Norrköping As an IT Security Specialist, you will be part of the IT Security Unit at the Swedish Maritime Administration's IT Department, which currently consists of approximately 100 employees. You will play an important role in developing and strengthening the Swedish Maritime Administration's technical security capabilities and contribute specialized expertise. In the IT Department, we work closely with each other and the business operations both physically and digitally. We have the opportunity to work remotely a few days per week while we highly value meeting in person when needed. Close collaboration creates conditions for quick decision-making and smooth cooperation between different roles and departments. Our approach is agile, which provides room to contribute new ideas that create both user value and IT benefits throughout the IT services' entire lifecycle. Responsibilities A central part of the role is to further develop the authority's IT security capabilities. You will work both strategically and practically with security logging and contribute to developing approaches for detecting, analyzing, and managing incidents. You will work closely with other business operations and external suppliers. You will also serve as a specialist and advisor on matters related to IT security. As an IT Security Specialist with us, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced security issues in an organization with an important public mission. You will have significant responsibility, the opportunity to influence, and work together with engaged colleagues to strengthen the Swedish Maritime Administration's IT and information security. In the role, you will, among other things: set requirements for, review, and evaluate IT security in new and existing solutions develop and manage the Swedish Maritime Administration's technical security capabilities develop logging strategies, identify relevant logging sources, and contribute to the development of detection rules and security monitoring analyze security-related events and contribute to developing the authority's capability to detect and manage security incidents prepare governing documents, guidelines, and procedures within the IT security field support IT and operations with requirements and advice on IT security cooperate with operations, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure a high security level in the authority's IT environments organize and lead workshops on IT and information security follow developments in the field and apply new technology and new approaches to operational benefits when needed, lead or participate in projects and development initiatives Who Are You? We are looking for someone who has: university or college education in IT security, computer engineering, computer science, systems science, or other education and experience that the employer considers equivalent several years of current experience, at least three years, working as an IT Security Specialist or in an equivalent role current experience with strategic, tactical, and operational work within IT and information security current experience working with security logging and security monitoring including incident management in a government authority, other public sector organization, or larger organizations experience setting requirements for, reviewing, and evaluating technical solutions from an IT security perspective experience preparing governing documents, guidelines, and procedures within IT security good knowledge of current laws, regulations, and frameworks in the field, such as ISO 27001 & 27002, cybersecurity legislation, and regulations for security-sensitive operations good understanding and current experience working with client management, networks, virtualization, storage, and backup, etc. excellent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written It is meritorious if you have: experience working in a government authority or other public sector organization experience working with SIEM platforms or other security monitoring solutions experience working with incident management or security analysis certifications in IT and information security, cybersecurity, or security architecture experience leading projects or major development initiatives within the IT security field experience working according to security protection legislation (PMFS 2019:2 & 2022:1) We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in IT and information security and who is comfortable working both strategically and operatively. You are analytical, structured, and thorough, with the ability to see both the big picture and the details. You are accustomed to taking your own initiative, driving matters forward, and working independently while having excellent collaboration skills. The role requires you to communicate complex technical issues clearly and pedagogically, both with technical specialists and with people without technical backgrounds. You have a consultative approach, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and feel confident in your role as a specialist and advisor. Furthermore, you have experience leading workshops, coordinating different stakeholders, and contributing to creating long-term and sustainable security solutions. Why Choose the Swedish Maritime Administration? The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing state enterprise within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the Swedish Parliament and Government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnership for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development. The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. For example, there may be an opportunity for individual agreement on remote work a few days per week. How and When? This recruitment concerns a permanent employment expected to be filled as soon as possible. The Swedish Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period. The position may involve wartime placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration. Individual salary determination applies for this position. The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security vetting with record check may be conducted before an employment offer. Information: Unit Manager Mattias Palm, 010-478 58 13 or [email protected] Labor representatives: Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000. Application: Submit your application no later than August 31, 2026. Docket number: 26-04431Sweden's most beautiful workplace is seeking an IT Security Specialist with placement in Norrköping As an IT Security Specialist, you will be part of the IT Security Unit at the Swedish Maritime Administration's IT Department, which currently consists of approximately 100 employees. You will play an important role in developing and strengthening the Swedish Maritime Administration's technical security capabilities and contribute specialized expertise. In the IT Department, we work closely with each other and the business operations both physically and digitally. We have the opportunity to…

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