Cyber Security Specialist

We are strengthening our cyber security capabilities to support a secure, resilient and modern technology environment across both IT and operational systems. As such we are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist who wants to work hands‑on with detecting, responding to and preventing security threats in a complex and mission critical environment. In this role, you will help strengthen SSC Space cyber security posture by designing, operating and continuously improving security operations, platform security and security governance. You will ensure security is built in, measurable and operational across the enterprise. An important part of the day‑to‑day job is to monitor and analyze security events, investigating incidents and improving the detection rules. You will also be part of building new capabilities in our cloud environment as well as protecting the build pipeline from code to production. To be successful you will need to work closely with the other parts of IT, the different divisions in SSC Space and their development teams to strengthen our security posture. You will be a key member of the Cyber Security team, working closely with the CISO and contributing to security operations and incident response activities. The position requires a broad enterprise‑wide perspective and close collaboration with IT and other SSC Space business units and group functions. Requirements Contribute to and coordinate security incident response as part of the CSIRT. Develop and operate security monitoring, SIEM, detection engineering and observability capabilities. Perform threat hunting and continuous security monitoring. Drive vulnerability management with risk‑based prioritization. Support security architecture and secure platform design, applying secure‑by‑design and zero trust principles. Enable DevSecOps and secure CI/CD practices. Strengthen cloud and platform security, including environments such as AWS and GitHub. Support security governance, risk assessments, remediation planning and risk acceptance. Improve logging, visibility and detection across SSC Space environments. Support the secure use of modern technologies, including automation and AI‑assisted tools, in line with SSC Space policies. Contribute to security documentation, SOPs and staff enablement. Participate in internal security audits and assessments. Responsibilities We are looking for someone who combines technical security expertise with a pragmatic, collaborative and business‑oriented mindset. You are structured, proactive and comfortable working across teams to improve security in a practical and measurable way. You likely have experience in several of the following areas : Security operations, incident response and cyber defence. SIEM, detection engineering, logging and observability. Threat hunting and vulnerability management. Cloud and platform security, especially in modern environments such as AWS. Security architecture and secure‑by‑design principles. DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines. Risk assessments, remediation planning and security governance. Security documentation, standard operating procedures and internal enablement. To succeed in this role,we believe youhave: A strong understanding of enterprise security across IT, cloud and operational environments. Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a complex organization. The ability to translate security risks into practical recommendations. A continuous improvement mindset and a hands‑on approach. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. We offer you A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in both the Swedish and international space industry. An excellent opportunity for personal and career development. An exciting, international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world. In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, we offer extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar. Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year. Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees. Access to a benefit bike through a tax‑efficient leasing program. Support for employee‑driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams. Collective Agreement, including good pensions plans, parental pay and insurance. LOCATION This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna or Kiruna. This position is security‑sensitive and requires approved security vetting and background check in accordance with the protective security act. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr