IT security specialist jobs in Sweden
6 IT security specialist jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 54,900 a month.
IT security specialist in Sweden
IT security specialists protect systems and data against attacks and make sure companies follow security rules. Banks, defence, government agencies and consultancies hire, and many teams work in English. Some jobs need a security clearance.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 6
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 54,900
- Most earn SEK 38,600 to SEK 79,200 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Employers report a shortage of applicants. Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
IT security specialist salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Stockholm2
- Kiruna1
- Gothenburg1
- Södertälje1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 65,700 |
| East Middle Sweden | SEK 54,000 |
| South Sweden | SEK 49,200 |
| West Sweden | SEK 55,300 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
Cyber Security Specialist - 20453
Veritaz AB · Södertälje
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven…
Posted 28 Oct · apply by 27 Nov
Platform Engineer
Rasulson Consulting AB · Stockholm
Technical Application Specialist (Learning Platform / LMS) About the role We are looking for a Technical Application Specialist to help ensure a stable, secure and user-friendly…
Posted 22 Oct · apply by 26 Nov
IAM/IGA specialist
Rasulson Consulting AB · Stockholm
IAM/IGA specialist, SailPoint IdentityIQ About the assignment Our client, a large public healthcare organisation, is introducing a new Identity and Access Management platform…
Posted 15 Oct · apply by 21 Nov
IT Security Specialist
EISCAT AB · Kiruna
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…
Posted 13 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
What you'll do As a Data Privacy Specialist, you will join the Office of Data Privacy (ODP) in the Office of the CIO. ODP is CERN's independent and impartial centre of expertise…
Posted 13 Oct · apply by 9 Nov
IT Security & Risk Officer IAM
Integro Consulting AB · Gothenburg
Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist About the Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist to strengthen and…
Posted 12 Oct · apply by 11 Nov
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- Hykmann Global Business Solutions52
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The employers with the most jobs in English right now.
How to work in Sweden
Do I need a work permit to work in Sweden?
Citizens of EU and EEA countries and Switzerland do not: they can move and start work straight away. Everyone else needs a work permit before moving, based on a job offer: the employer starts the application with the Swedish Migration Agency and you complete it.
How much must a job pay for a work permit?
Since 1 June 2026 the salary must be at least 90% of the Swedish median salary at the time you apply: SEK 34,470 a month before tax, based on the median of SEK 38,300 that Statistics Sweden published in June 2026. The figure moves each June, some occupations are exempt down to 75%, and pay, insurance and terms must also match the collective agreement or what is normal in the trade.
Do I need to speak Swedish?
Not for every job. Many international employers, tech companies, universities and research labs work in English, and every ad on this page asks for English, either as a requirement or a merit. Many also ask for Swedish, and each card says which.
What is a personnummer and do I need one?
It is the Swedish personal identity number, used by banks, employers, healthcare and BankID. You get one from the Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, when you register as moving to Sweden for a year or more; shorter stays get a coordination number instead.
How are salaries quoted in Sweden?
Usually as a monthly amount before tax, not a yearly one. Most people pay municipal income tax of roughly 29 to 35%, depending on where they live, and state income tax only on high incomes.
How much holiday do you get in Sweden?
The legal minimum is 25 days of paid holiday a year, and many collective agreements give more. Most people take three or four weeks in a row in the summer.
The rules change from year to year. Check the Swedish Migration Agency before you apply.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Platsbanken (open data, CC0), and employers posting on Sweden Herald. Every ad asks for English, as a requirement or a merit, and links to where you apply.