Industrial Security Expert

Gofore konserni; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Certification support

Bonus linked to company performance

Job summary

Gofore is seeking a security consultancy expert in OT and IACS to strengthen cybersecurity for critical infrastructures. You will leverage hands-on experience in industrial environments to address real-world security challenges and provide guidance on secure development practices.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial cybersecurity, a related bachelor’s degree, and fluency in English. Finnish language skills are a plus and certification paths may be pursued with support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in industrial organizations within the cybersecurity domain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Automation, or a related field.
• Technical experience with IEC 62443, Secure Product Development, Embedded/IoT security, and security controls.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and threat modeling/risk assessment.
• Fluent English; Finnish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve the security of OT and IACS environments.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and security audits.
• Provide guidance on secure product development and lifecycle practices.
• Support clients in implementing cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Prepare security documentation and deliver consultancy reports.

Skills

IEC 62443

Secure Product Development

Embedded/IoT security

Security controls

Industrial protocols

Threat modeling

SDL practices

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Automation, or related field

Job description

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) to provide security consultancy services and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructures.

You have hands-on experience with industrial environments and cybersecurity, and you can apply technical knowledge to real-world security challenges. Previous experience in security consultancy is considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and improve the security of OT and IACS environments.

• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and security audits.

• Provide guidance on secure product development and lifecycle practices.

• Support clients in implementing cybersecurity standards and best practices.

• Prepare security documentation and deliver consultancy reports.

What we expect from you

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in industrial organizations within the cybersecurity domain.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Automation, or a related field.

• Technical experience:

  • Cybersecurity standard IEC 62443

  • Secure Product Development principles

  • Embedded/IoT security

  • Security controls and hardening techniques

  • Industrial communication protocols

  • Security documentation practices

  • Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment

• Fluent communication skills in English (Finnish is a big plus).

We also appreciate if you have:

• Familiarity with other cybersecurity standards/frameworks: ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, COBIT, NIST SP 800-53

• Understanding of typical IACS components and SCADA concepts

• Knowledge of Defense-in-Depth strategies

• Experience with Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices

• Programming skills for automation or security-related tasks

• Certifications: CISSP, CEH, SSCP, GICSP, GRID, IEC 62443

Why Join Us?

• Work on critical infrastructure security projects that make a real impact.

• Collaborate with leading experts in OT cybersecurity.

• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.

What we offer

Comprehensive well-being and smooth everyday life are at the core of Gofore. Our goal is to be a work community where working is inspiring, rewarding, and enhances your professional skills. Our customer satisfaction is high, our NPS being 62 (2025), and our reputation for providing high-quality services to our customers is solely thanks to our top experts. Gofore employees receive particularly good feedback for their customer-oriented attitude. Our employee satisfaction is based on a skilled community and collaboration.

We are proud of our transparent culture, pioneering spirit, and the fact that we have a greater purpose than just generating profit - striving for a more humane, sustainable, and ethical digital world and working life. With us, you will become part of a community where you are close to other experts in your field and at the same time work closely with other top experts on customer projects. We are organized in a customer-oriented manner, which allows visibility towards individual and team successes and professional development, for example, within a specific industry.

The community spirit of Gofore employees also extends outside of work through various activities such as small event workshops, board games, and family days. To ensure optimal balance, we offer flexible working conditions and tools that you can choose from according to your needs.

In addition, we have comprehensive benefits. Gofore has its own collective agreement that reflects our employees. You can familiarize yourself with it here.

Salary

For us it is important that Goforeans receive reasonable total compensation for their work. The compensation is the outcome of, not only experience and skills, but also active work for our two values: being a good workplace for everyone and considering customer perspective in everything we do. The feedback that you receive, your utilisation rate (we are consultants, after all!) and your own professional development are central in the salary discussions with your People Leader.

Typical salaries for this role range from 4500-6000 € per month, in addition to a bonus based on your monthly billing. The final salary level will be defined as discussions progress and we gain a more detailed understanding of your expertise. We also offer separate bonuses linked to the company's success, which may relate to areas such as recruitment, sales, or increasing Gofore’s brand awareness.

We recognise and understand neurodiversity, and are willing to adapt our recruitment process based on your needs.