IT Security Specialist

Would you like to work in cybersecurity in an environment where research, space technology and advanced IT come together?
EISCAT AB is now looking for an IT Security Specialist who wants to help protect one of the world’s most advanced research infrastructures. Here, you will work closely with international researchers, high-tech radar systems and critical IT infrastructure that contributes to a better understanding of space weather, space security and the near-Earth space environment.
You will have the opportunity to combine strategic security work with practical technical responsibility in a unique organisation of global significance.
About EISCAT
EISCAT AB is a Swedish company owned in equal parts by Norway, Finland and Sweden. All operations are conducted north of the Arctic Circle, in all three countries, and the head office is in Kiruna.
EISCAT operates and develops some of the world’s most advanced radar systems for research into the atmosphere and space. Working with researchers and partners from around the world, we contribute to new knowledge about space weather, satellites, communications systems, navigation, power grids and processes that affect modern society. Our main initiative is EISCAT_3D, a groundbreaking radar system that will offer unique research opportunities in the near future.
Here, you will work in a unique environment where advanced technology and international collaboration come together every day.
About the role
As an IT Security Specialist with us, you will have a central role and broad responsibility for developing, implementing and maintaining EISCAT’s cybersecurity capabilities. You will work both strategically and operationally to strengthen the protection of business-critical systems, research data and technical infrastructure, while incidents need to be handled promptly through an agile approach focused on collaboration, monitoring developments and sharing knowledge.
The role combines cybersecurity, security architecture, risk management and modern IT operations. You will be an important adviser on security matters while driving technical improvements across networks, servers, cloud services and data centres. You will work closely with both the organisation and technical teams to ensure that security is integrated throughout the organisation and that our solutions are robust, scalable and future-proof, ready to meet today’s and tomorrow’s threats.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will, among other things:
Design, develop and implement security architecture
Identify vulnerabilities, conduct risk analyses and propose improvements
Develop and maintain security policies, guidelines and processes
Participate in strategic decisions concerning information security, risk and regulatory compliance
Work together to integrate security into infrastructure and system development processes
Drive work on cybersecurity, security awareness and incident management
Be responsible for and further develop central infrastructure services: networks, servers, cloud platforms, clients/endpoints, storage, backup and monitoring.
Ensure continuity, resilience and recovery capabilities for critical IT services (business continuity & recovery).
Evaluate and introduce new technologies and security solutions
Support and train the organisation in cybersecurity matters

Qualifications
Requirements
Substantial experience working in IT and cybersecurity
Relevant post-secondary education in a field considered relevant by the employer (e.g. IT, computer engineering or equivalent)
Good spoken and written Swedish and English
B driving licence (B-körkort)

Desirable
Experience with networks, server operations, system development or cloud platforms
Experience with high-performance firewall solutions, for example Palo Alto
Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001 or NIST)
Experience in risk management and continuity planning
Cybersecurity certifications, for example CISSP

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who is analytical, curious and solution-oriented, and motivated to develop and learn new things. You enjoy an environment where technology develops rapidly and collaboration between different areas of expertise is a natural part of everyday work. You can turn complex security challenges into practical and sustainable solutions. You are also an effective and engaging communicator, with an interest in helping others understand how to work securely in their everyday roles. You have a genuine interest in technology and development, and appreciate a culture characterised by curiosity, collaboration and shared success.
Why choose EISCAT
At EISCAT, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology in an environment unlike any other in the world. You will become part of a committed team where innovation, knowledge-sharing and collaboration are central, in a unique Arctic setting.
We offer, among other things:
A wellness allowance (friskvårdsbidrag) of 5 000 kr per year
A wellness hour (friskvårdstimme)
Other health-related benefits
Flexible working arrangements with the possibility of hybrid working
An open and welcoming culture with a strong focus on wellbeing in the workplace
The opportunity to influence and develop future security work within a unique research organisation

Life in Kiruna
Kiruna is one of Europe’s most exciting growth regions. Space research, the mining industry, tourism and spectacular Arctic nature experiences come together here. With mountains, hiking, skiing, the Northern Lights and an active outdoor life close at hand, Kiruna offers a quality of life that is hard to find in many other places.
For many of our employees, the combination of high-tech work and proximity to nature is one of the main reasons they stay and develop with us. Here, you can combine your career with a fulfilling life outside work.
Location: Kiruna, hybrid arrangement possible
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Start date: By agreement
Contact
Head of Security / Security Protection Officer
Ulrika Forshäger,072-241 37 93, ulrika.forshager@eiscat.se
How to apply
Interviews are held on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Please send your application and CV to registrar@eiscat.se and mark your application “IT- säkerhetsspecialist”.