IT Security Specialist

IT/OT Do you want to work with IT and cybersecurity where your expertise makes a real difference – every day? At Uppsala Vatten, IT and security are prerequisites for us to deliver socially critical services such as drinking water, wastewater treatment, biogas, and waste management. Our systems are crucial to people's daily lives – and your expertise will be an important part in protecting them. We are in an exciting development phase where digitalization, modern IT solutions, and increased security requirements (including through NIS2) create both challenges and opportunities. Here you get to be part of developing work methods, solutions, and structures in an operation where IT security is business-critical – every day. About the Position As an IT Security Specialist, you will become part of the IT department and IT operations group, which consists of approximately 25 people. You work in a team of 7 people together with another IT Security Specialist and report to the IT Operations Manager. The role is both strategic and operational – you work closely with IT, operations, and external stakeholders, and have great opportunity to influence how we develop our IT security going forward. You will be based at our offices in Librobäck in Uppsala, with the possibility of some remote work based on operational needs. In this role you will combine technology, analysis, and structure. You work both preventively and operatively, and contribute to creating a secure and robust IT environment. You will, among other things: • Manage and develop IT security in our IT environment, with a strong focus on network design • Identify risks and security vulnerabilities and propose and implement improvements • Provide support on security issues during implementations and changes • Participate in and sometimes lead the management of security incidents (in collaboration with an external SOC) • Follow developments in the IT security field and implement them in our work • Develop and further develop procedures, documentation, and support within IT security Qualifications We are looking for someone with a solid foundation in IT and security who enjoys working both independently and with others. You have several years of current and documented experience working with IT infrastructure and IT security, as well as a good understanding of ITIL and IT management (e.g., PM3). You have experience and strong knowledge in: • Strong network understanding (TCP/IP, dynamic routing (BGP), VLAN, switching) • Deep firewall expertise (NGFW) • Experience with application control, IPS/IDS, WAF, TLS inspection • Good OS knowledge in both Windows and Linux environments (hardening) • Security monitoring and log management • Knowledge of microsegmentation/zones, DMZ setups, service and internal traffic flows • VPN and remote access from a security perspective • Troubleshooting and incident support • IAM and AAA/identity (RADIUS/SAML/OIDC), certificates, key management • Scripting/automation You have worked with protecting business-critical systems and have experience identifying, analyzing, and managing information and cybersecurity risks. You are also experienced in incident management, preferably in collaboration with a SOC or equivalent function. You have a good understanding of: • Information classification and protective measures • Access control, logging, backup, and access controls • Risk and vulnerability analyses related to IT systems and information flows • Security monitoring and collaboration between operations, IT, and external vendors As a person, you are organized and confident working independently, while also enjoying collaboration with others. You have an analytical approach and enjoy tackling complex problems. You express yourself fluently in both Swedish and English, both orally and in writing. A class B driver's license (manual) is a requirement. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. Application We conduct continuous selection and interviews, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2026-09-13. With reference to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email. For more information about the position, contact Recruiting Manager Mikael Sundén, IT Operations Manager: [email protected] Responsible Recruiter Therese Näs, HR Partner: [email protected] We handle the recruitment process internally and politely but firmly decline contact from recruitment and staffing companies. Other Information A large part of our operations is classified as socially critical activities because we supply Sweden's fourth largest city with drinking water. For this position, a security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment. You must also be prepared to be placed for war service within the framework of Uppsala Vatten's role in total defense. Uppsala Vatten applies a 6-month probationary period. About Uppsala Vatten Welcome to Uppsala Vatten och Avfall AB. Our goal is to actively contribute to a sustainable society. We do this by constantly developing new resource-smart solutions and encouraging recycling and reuse. We provide Uppsala with drinking water, treat wastewater, and manage rainwater. We create circular economy services where we make biogas from food waste, reduce water consumption, and reuse materials in the best way. We contribute to a circular Uppsala. Want to know more about Uppsala Vatten? Read more at About Us | uppsalavatten.se (https://www.uppsalavatten.se/om-oss/) Here you can find information about our benefits Our Benefits | Uppsala Vatten (https://www.uppsalavatten.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/vara-formaner)

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