Information Security & Risk Specialist

MilDef; Helsingborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MilDef in Helsingborg seeks an Information Security Specialist to strengthen security across the MilDef Group. The role blends policy, risk management and compliance with business needs, reporting to the CISO. Grow security awareness and shape global practices in an international environment.

You will drive risk assessments, training initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration to protect information assets and support ongoing projects, including defense and critical infrastructure contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience within information security.
• Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 27000 series and information security management systems.
• Experience with security risk assessments and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of national and international cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of how IT security connects to information security.
• Experience developing initiatives that strengthen security awareness and culture.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain information security policies, procedures and standards across MilDef Group.
• Conduct risk assessments, security audits and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate information security risks.
• Support compliance with regulations, frameworks and standards (CMMC, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, GDPR, NIST CSF 2.0).
• Manage and investigate information security incidents, identify root causes and develop measures to reduce recurrence.
• Support organization and ongoing projects with information security expertise and guidance.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to align with security requirements.
• Develop and lead information security training and awareness initiatives.
• Contribute to building a strong security culture and stay updated on threats and practices.
• Communicate security requirements clearly across functions and levels.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

MilDef in Helsingborg seeks an Information Security Specialist to strengthen security across the MilDef Group. The role blends policy, risk management and compliance with business needs, reporting to the CISO. Grow security awareness and shape global practices in an international environment.

You will drive risk assessments, training initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration to protect information assets and support ongoing projects, including defense and critical infrastructure contexts.