Cybersecurity Test Engineer-Luleå

Wequel; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

WeQuel in Luleå, Sweden, seeks a Cybersecurity Test Engineer for a consultant assignment focused on industrial IoT and cybersecurity. You will design security testing strategies, implement frameworks, and coordinate with the client’s cybersecurity test engineer to meet standards and regulatory requirements.

The role involves vulnerability assessments, test lab management, and promoting best practices across the organization while supporting customer-facing development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of security testing systems and test environments.
• Integration of security testing into the product development lifecycle.
• Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security scanning of products.
• Maintenance and improvement of test lab equipment and environments.
• Development and promotion of cybersecurity testing best practices across the organization.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Test Engineer

Agile development

Communication

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Security testing tools

Azure DevOps

Git/GitHub

Embedded Linux (Yocto)

Network security protocols

Job description

Cybersecurity Test Engineer - Consultant Assignment in Industrial IoT & Cybersecurity

We at WeQuel are now looking for a Cybersecurity Test Engineer in Luleå, where you become an important part of the client's cybersecurity and product development team with focus on securing industrial IoT solutions against cyber threats. In this role you design and implement security testing strategies and frameworks, and you work closely with the client's existing Cybersecurity Test Engineer to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

As a consultant with us, you get the opportunity to work at one of our clients who are leading companies within the bearing industry, industrial technology and IoT, where you contribute to driving the green transition, implementing new technology and creating sustainable, secure solutions. In Northern Sweden the client develops and maintains software, firmware and hardware solutions for industrial condition monitoring - IoT solutions that provide detailed machine health information and actionable insights, enabling the client's customers to predict failures and minimize downtime.

Your responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of security testing systems and test environments
• Integration of security testing into the product development lifecycle
• Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security scanning of products
• Responsibility for test laboratory equipment and environments
• Maintenance and improvement of test rig equipment
• Identification, investigation and analysis of security breaches and vulnerabilities
• Reporting of test results and support in incident response when security gaps are identified
• Forensic investigations and root cause analyses
• Regular system testing and risk assessments
• Development and promotion of cybersecurity testing best practices across the organization
• Support in customer-facing activities during development when required

You work in a dynamic environment where you independently drive your own flow forward while collaborating with several interfaces within the organization.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Cybersecurity Engineer, Test Engineer or similar role
• University degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field
• Fluent in Swedish and English, spoken and written, with excellent communication skills in English
• Experience with security testing tools, methodologies and technologies
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risks related to digital product security
• Knowledge of network security protocols, security architecture and IP networking
• Experience from agile development environments
• Self-motivated, proactive and accountable

Preferred qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience testing embedded systems
• Cybersecurity and product security standards such as EN 18031 and IEC 62443
• Strong programming skills in C, C++ and/or Python
• Embedded Linux and Yocto
• Azure DevOps (ADO), Git and GitHub
• Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, Ethernet and eMMC
• Wireless Mesh Networks
• MQTT, Modbus TCP and OPC UA
• U-Boot and Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• High attention to detail and strong interest in emerging technologies and cybersecurity threats

Assignment details

• Location: Luleå, Sweden
• Start: 2026-10-01
• End: 2027-05-02
• Workload: 100%
• Remote: 0% - 100% ONSITE in Luleå

We offer:

At WeQuel you become part of a consultant team that values people first - we believe success is created through commitment, collaboration and development. We offer a flat organization with short decision paths, a strong sense of community and the opportunity to influence your own development.