IT Security Lead: Threat Modeling & Compliance

Saab; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join Business Area Surveillance in an international setting. You will define and validate controls within the Security Management System and drive secure design across the IT lifecycle.

The role requires translating security requirements into technical standards, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, and partnering with architects to enable a business-driven security posture. Fluent Swedish and English are valued.

Qualifications

• University degree and/or relevant experience in IT security, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience translating security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-171, and/or KSF (Försvarsmaktens krav på säkerhetsfunktioner) into technical baselines and standards.
• Experience conducting technical risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.
• Strong understanding of secure system design, networking, and security architecture.
• Ability to analyze technical findings and convert them into actionable remediation plans.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Translate SMS and security requirements into technical standards, guidelines, and specifications.
• Turn security policies into practical technical solutions and secure system designs.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls across the IT lifecycle.
• Drive requirements for automation and digital tools to improve security monitoring and compliance.
• Validate technical compliance through reviews, audits, scans, and configuration assessments.
• Perform threat modeling and technical risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Partner with architects and system owners to ensure security by design.
• Act as the technical security expert, providing guidance and supporting risk-based decisions.

Skills

IT security degree

Security frameworks

Risk assessments

Secure design

Remediation planning

Bilingual communication

Education

University degree in IT security

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM

IAM solutions

Job description

Saab is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join Business Area Surveillance in an international setting. You will define and validate controls within the Security Management System and drive secure design across the IT lifecycle.

The role requires translating security requirements into technical standards, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, and partnering with architects to enable a business-driven security posture. Fluent Swedish and English are valued.