Cybersecurity Architecture Lead: Secure Cloud & Zero Trust

SSAB; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to define and evolve our cybersecurity architecture, standards and security requirements. You will work with technology teams, suppliers, and major transformation projects to embed security by design and enable secure cloud adoption and OT modernization.

The role reports to the Group CISO and can be based in Stockholm or Helsinki. You will perform hands-on design reviews, threat modelling, and provide security guidance across divisions to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security, infrastructure architecture, or software/security engineering.
• Proven enterprise security architecture design in complex organizations with hands-on implementation skills.
• Strong Azure and hybrid-cloud security architecture expertise (Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent advantageous).
• Experience with application security, identity and access management, network security, and infrastructure security.
• Knowledge of AI/ML tools and their security applications.
• Experience in architecture reviews, threat modelling, and security risk assessments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GICSP or SABSA/TOGAF; IEC62443 knowledge for industrial manufacturing contexts.
• Ability to translate technical security requirements into actionable guidance and build stakeholder relationships.
• Fluency in English; Nordic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain SSAB's cybersecurity architecture strategy and target state.
• Establish security standards, reference architectures, and Secure-by-Design principles across programs.
• Review cloud, application, identity, network, infrastructure, and OT architectures for security alignment.
• Drive cybersecurity architecture assessments, threat modelling, and design reviews.
• Identify gaps and advise teams on remediation of technical debt and vulnerabilities.
• Develop cybersecurity requirements for secure software development and DevSecOps practices.
• Support Zero Trust, identity governance, cloud security, and emerging tech initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to implement security controls.

Job description

SSAB is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to define and evolve our cybersecurity architecture, standards and security requirements. You will work with technology teams, suppliers, and major transformation projects to embed security by design and enable secure cloud adoption and OT modernization.

The role reports to the Group CISO and can be based in Stockholm or Helsinki. You will perform hands-on design reviews, threat modelling, and provide security guidance across divisions to