IT Security Expert

At Vattenfall we don't just do energy; we exist to help our customers power their lives in ever climate smarter ways and free from fossil fuel within one generation. If you are looking for interesting challenges and the opportunity to be part of this change, then join our diverse and talented team and make a difference.

For our offices in Hamburg or Stockholm, our Business Area (BA) Markets is looking for the right person to fill the position as IT Security Expert.

Your key responsibilities

Proactive Vulnerability Analysis:

• Conduct indepth vulnerability assessments at the network level and beyond encompassing vendors and external solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Information Officers (BIO) and Business Information Security Officers (BISO) to communicate situations and propose solutions to senior stakeholders.

Evaluate Warning Reports:

• Assess and respond to vulnerability and warning reports from authoritative bodies such as BSI CERT and similar entities.
• Develop and champion the execution of plans to fortify IT / OT protection emphasizing resilience and recovery capabilities.

Incident Handling:

• Manage incidents and exceptions related to IT security effectively.

Security Development Standards:

• Develop and educate on security-related development standards seamlessly integrating them into the overall development process.
• Provide support for external vendor audits and participate in audits when necessary.

Agile Team Support:

• Offer guidance on security solutions to Agile teams providing consulting services on demand.

Representational Role:

• Take on the role of BA Market BITSO representing BA Market in the IT Security Forum at the Group level.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work closely with BISOs and contribute to the Strategic Architecture team.
• Regularly report the overall security status in the BAM Security Steerco.

Location

Hamburg or Stockholm

Qualifications: Your profile

Cybersecurity Expertise:

We are seeking an individual with a solid understanding and ideally hands-on experience in addressing Cyber / Ransomware attacks and proficient recovery strategies. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in comprehending hacker methodologies, diverse attack vectors, and common cybersecurity vulnerabilities. An advantageous asset would be experience with the MS Defender tool suite.

The candidate should possess a strong understanding of IT architecture with expertise in network segmentation and structuring. A comprehensive understanding of ISO27001 and its controls is essential along with a broader awareness of ITIL and effective life cycle management.

Industry Knowledge:

A holistic understanding of the Energy industry and familiarity with Energy Markets is advantageous.

Communication Skills:

Strong communication skills are vital for effectively explaining complex problems and proposing comprehensive solutions.

Analytical Prowess:

The ideal candidate should be adept at combining conceptual and big-picture analyses with meticulous attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with a proactive approach to challenging the status quo are crucial.

Self-Starter and Team Collaboration:

We are looking for an experienced individual who is a self-starter capable of working independently and collaboratively within teams when appropriate.

This profile is tailored for a seasoned professional who aims to contribute significantly to our cybersecurity objectives leveraging a diverse skill set and industry-specific knowledge.

Additional Information:

We welcome your application in English no later than 21st of March 2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Jil Ungethm via phone at.

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party called Validata. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.

The trade union representatives in Sweden can be reached via Vattenfall's switchboard. Sven-Gunnar Gremlin Akademikerna and Anders Bohlin Unionen.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed, the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process according to the Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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