Security Specialist - Preparedness and Civil Defense

Vattenfall AB · Full-time

Stockholm, Sweden

Company Description Vattenfall Eldistribution AB is Vattenfall's electricity distribution business and one of Sweden's largest grid companies. We are responsible for critical infrastructure that distributes electricity to more than 900,000 businesses and households. As an employee with us, you contribute every day to making society function and to ensuring a secure electricity supply for future generations. Together we are building the electricity grid of the future and enabling the transition to a sustainable society. Read more about what it's like to work here About the Role Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference both for society and the energy transition? With us, you are part of a mission-critical operation and get to work with exciting projects, cutting-edge technology, and colleagues who value each other. Vattenfall Eldistribution is in the midst of the energy transition and plays a central role in the powerful electrification taking place in society. We are building the electricity grid of the future today and operating critical infrastructure that distributes more than half of all electricity produced in Sweden. Our mission is truly important – become part of Vattenfall Eldistribution! We are now seeking a Security Specialist for Preparedness and Civil Defense for the Operational Security and Preparedness department within the Security Unit at Vattenfall Eldistribution. In a time characterized by a changed security landscape, increased demands for resilience, and a rebuilt total defense, we need to continue developing our capacity to prevent, manage, and recover from serious disruptions, crises, and ultimately war. Here you will have the opportunity to work with matters of great importance to both the company and society. Responsibilities and Tasks As a Security Specialist for Preparedness and Civil Defense, you will be an important part of our work to develop and strengthen Vattenfall Eldistribution's capacity in crisis preparedness, civil defense, and total defense planning. You will work closely with operations, management, and external actors such as authorities, industry organizations, and other mission-critical operations. In this role, you will, among other things: Responsible for coordinating, developing, and monitoring Vattenfall Distribution's work in preparedness and civil defense Represent Vattenfall Distribution in group-wide forums for civil defense and contribute to coordination of shared capabilities and initiatives Develop and maintain plans for crisis preparedness, civil defense, and heightened readiness Support the development of the company's staff and war organization Plan, conduct, and evaluate exercises at strategic and operational levels Together with BCM contribute to the development of continuity planning and the organization's resilience with aspects of heightened readiness and war Coordinate work related to crisis management, preparedness, and total defense Participate in collaboration with authorities, Svenska kraftnät, the Swedish Armed Forces, MSB, and other external actors Conduct analyses, training, and information initiatives within the field Monitor developments in legislation, authority requirements, and the external environment regarding preparedness and civil defense Develop and be responsible for the organization's preparedness plan Lead and coordinate the organization's Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (RSA) for heightened readiness and war Responsible for the organization's war assignments for personnel Requirements We are looking for someone who has: Academic education in security, risk management, societal security, crisis preparedness, total defense, or other education that the employer deems equivalent Work experience in preparedness, crisis management, continuity management, risk management, or total defense Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing Experience in driving development work and collaborating with different stakeholders It is meritorious if you have experience with: Staff work or crisis management Exercise planning and evaluation Work within the energy sector or other mission-critical operations Security protection Work with civil defense and total defense matters Who Are You? To succeed in this role, we believe you are analytical, structured, and driven. You thrive with taking responsibility, collaborating with others, and translating strategic goals into practical solutions. You have a genuine interest in societal security and are motivated by contributing to a robust and resilient energy supply. Additional Information What We Offer We offer an exciting workday and a good work-life balance at an attractive workplace with good opportunities for development. We work in a safe and motivating work environment with a strong and positive culture characterized by care for everyone. To ensure you thrive, we offer continuous learning opportunities, good working conditions, and a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about our benefits here. Work Location: Stockholm (Solna) or Trollhättan For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Daniel Hult, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Kajsa Loman, [email protected]. Trade union representatives for this position are Christian Ericsson, Ledarna, Anne-Marie Sjöbohm, Akademikerna, Jan-Olof Eriksson, Unionen, Ulf Tengman, SEKO. All contact persons can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard at 08-739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application no later than September 27, 2026. Selection and interviews will take place after the final application deadline. We only accept applications through our website. We do not accept personal letters in your application. You apply quickly and easily by answering screening questions and attaching your CV. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and security-conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can help strengthen 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. Because safety for Vattenfall and its employees is critical, we will conduct a "pre-employment screening" before each hiring. These controls are based on the role you will fill within Vattenfall. Working within Vattenfall means working with mission-critical infrastructure. For this reason, many of our positions are classified for security and you may be assigned to wartime duties.