Cybersecurity Architect

SSAB; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to shape and secure our digital future from Stockholm or Helsinki. You will define and evolve our cybersecurity architecture, standards, and security requirements, partnering with technology teams, suppliers, and transformation initiatives.

You will lead long-term architectural direction while performing hands-on design reviews, threat modelling, and security guidance to reduce technical debt and enable secure cloud adoption across SSAB.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security, or related fields.
• Experience designing enterprise security architectures in complex organizations.
• Hands-on implementation skills integrating cybersecurity systems such as vulnerability scanning tools or a SOAR platform.
• Strong expertise in Azure and hybrid-cloud security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain SSAB's cybersecurity architecture strategy and target-state.
• Establish security standards and reference architectures embedded in transformation programs.
• Review and provide guidance on cloud, application, identity, network, infrastructure, and OT architectures.
• Drive cybersecurity architecture assessments, threat modelling, and design reviews.
• Identify governance gaps and advise teams on remediation of vulnerabilities and debt.
• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Cloud security

Infrastructure architecture

Software security engineering

Azure

Threat modelling

Security risk assessments

Zero Trust

Identity governance

Vulnerability scanning tools

SOAR platform

Education

CISSP

GICSP

TOGAF

SABSA

IEC62443 knowledge

Tools

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to help shape and secure SSAB's digital future. In this strategic role, you will define and evolve our cybersecurity architecture, standards, and security requirements working closely with technology teams, suppliers, and supporting our key transformation initiatives and projects.

Your mission is to ensure cybersecurity is built into solutions from the start, enabling secure cloud adoption, business transformation, OT modernization, and responsible use of emerging technologies.

This role combines long-term architectural leadership with hands‑on design reviews, threat modelling, and security guidance. You will help teams across all our divisions make better security decisions, reduce technical security debt, and establish a scalable security architecture that supports SSAB's business objectives.

This role reports to our Group CISO, Markus Lalla and can be based in Stockholm or Helsinki.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and maintain SSAB's cybersecurity architecture strategy and target-state
• Establish security standards, reference architectures, and ensure Secure-by-Design principles are embedded into all business transformation programs and technology initiatives
• Review and provide guidance on cloud, application, identity, network, infrastructure, and OT architectures
• Drive cyersecurity architecture assessments, threat modelling, and design reviews
• Identify architectural cybersecurity gaps and advice teams in remediating technical debt and vulnerabilities
• Develop cybersecurity requirements for secure software development and DevSecOps practices
• Support Zero Trust, identity governance, cloud security, and emerging technology initiatives
• Collaborate with suppliers, architects, and engineering teams to ensure effective implementation of security controls across the organization

About You

• You have extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, cloud security, infrastructure architecture, or software/security engineering
• You have proven experience designing enterprise security architecture in complex organizations and hands‑on implementation skills integrating cybersecurity systems such as vulnerability scanning tools or a SOAR platform, as an example
• You have strong expertise in Azure and hybrid‑cloud security architecture where Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent cloud architecture certification is seen as an advantage
• You have wide experience with application security, identity and access management, network security, and infrastructure security
• You have good understanding of AI and ML tools and their applications in security solutions
• You are experienced in performing architecture reviews, threat modelling, and security risk assessments
• You hold certifications such as CISSP, GICSP or those within SABSA and TOGAF. The knowledge base of the IEC62443 umbrella is highly appreciated in order to efficiently operate in industrial manufacturing and supplier ecosystems.
• You can translate technical security requirements into clear and actionable guidance for architects, developers, and project teams, while building strong stakeholder relationships that drive adoption of cybersecurity practices
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in one or more Nordic languages is considered an advantage

Recruitment Process

• Apply
• Digital Interview
• Meet the Hiring Manager
• Case Assignment
• Meet the Team and a few key stakeholders
• Pre-Offer Checks (including health check for Finland based candidates)
• Sign!

About Us

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high‑strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil‑free steel production and have committed to becoming largely fossil‑free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and pushing for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.