For our client we are looking for an IT Security Architect.

Our client is an European R&D center. They are a new electric mobility technology and solutions brand that is aiming to satisfy the global demand for premium electric vehicles. Their work comes to life in products and services from world leading brands.

Description of the assignment

As an IT Security architect, you will join the department. They are in a journey, together as a global team, establishing the company in Europe and Globally with digital capabilities. The overall vision is to be an innovator, a transformative leader, and an enabler for reaching the business objectives. The area of Enterprise digital consists of several product areas which are: Collaboration, Big data, Cloud & Devops, Enterprise architecture, PMO, Information security and Service portfolio.

The IT Security Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and managing the technical aspects of security for the digital solutions and services to meet the technology needs of the organization. This role involves both a strategic and operational perspective on how technology can support and enhance business operations. The role ensures that digital solutions align with security objectives to meet the organization's goals, budget, and overall strategy. Our client expects that you have experience from other high-tech innovation organizations and knowledge of several different IT service areas.

• Part of the information security team
• Responsible for the technical roadmap for security capabilities
• Design resilient security architecture for various IT solutions
• Is responsible for several operational tasks in the security management processes and procedures
• Understands business directions/objectives and market conditions to assess information security risks and opportunities
• Drive security initiatives end to end
• Vulnerability assessment, risk analysis and testing
• Coordinate with other security functions as well as independently manage diverse information security development tasks

Qualifications and skills required for the assignment

• Solid experience working in the field of information security, minimum 5+ years
• Solid experience defining and setting up security controls and solutions
• Solid experience from security solutions for hybrid environments with AWS, Azure and On prem setups
• In depth knowledge on ISO27001 and one or more well-known information security framework
• In depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies and best practices
• In depth knowledge in network security architecture
• Experience from risk assessment & management
• Good understanding of Devops culture, Agile processes and principles
• Good understanding of Identity and Access management and Zero trust
• Holistic view and capability to understand IT services in a business context

Personal attributes

You are the kind of person that thrives in an environment where everything is not set and gets inspired from defining and implementing solutions. You are pragmatic, self-driven, curious, and flexible with a “we’ll find a way”-attitude.

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to drive an independent product stream within the context of a broader team project
• Comfortable with navigating ambiguous and evolving situations
• Proactive, self-starter and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A team-oriented approach and with a flexible mindset
• Fluent in English and with Chinese language as a plus

The team is located in Göteborg, Lindholmen but works with teams and stakeholders all over the world.

IT/SW requirements

• ISO27001/2
• NIST