IT Security Specialist

Billerud; Gävle kommun; Hybrid; SEK 45 000 - 65 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable packaging company in Sweden is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join their Network & Security team. This role involves performing vulnerability assessments, supporting the implementation of security policies, and acting as an advisor in projects. Qualified candidates should possess a degree in IT security and excellent communication skills in Swedish and English. This onsite position offers hybrid options and seeks proactive individuals dedicated to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Occupational pension

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Degree in IT security or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and a proactive mindset.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and security principles.
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Structured, analytical, and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and incident investigations.
• Work with security solutions and data recovery procedures.
• Support development and implementation of security policies.
• Monitor and optimize security infrastructure.
• Participate in or lead IT security-related projects.

Skills

Swedish communication skills

English communication skills

Analytical approach

Collaborative approach

Proactive mindset

Understanding of security principles

Education

Degree in IT security or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!

Join us as an IT Security Specialist

This autumn, we are expanding our Network & Security team and are looking for both junior and senior IT Security Specialists to join us at one of our Swedish locations.

About The Role

As an IT Security Specialist at Billerud, you will be part of a growing and dedicated team working to ensure the protection and resilience of our IT infrastructure. Depending on your experience and interests, your responsibilities may include:

• Performing vulnerability assessments, risk analyses and incident investigations
• Work with our security solutions and data recovery procedures
• Supporting the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
• Monitoring and optimizing security infrastructure
• Make sure agreements are up to date and that licenses follow business needs
• Participating in or leading IT security-related projects
• Acting as a security advisor in IT and business projects
• Support and collaborate Service Managers & SPOC to deliver on business needs.

You will report to the Manager of IT Network & Security and be based onsite at one of our Swedish units: Gävle, Skärblacka, Frövi, Gruvön, Karlsborg (Kalix) or at our head office in Solna, Stockholm.

Overtime, on-call duty and travel in service within Sweden and potentially to north America may occur occasionally.

Safety

At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative.

Qualifications

We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and those early in their careers. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree in IT security or equivalent experience
• A strong interest in cybersecurity and a proactive mindset
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and security principles
• Strong communication skills in Swedish and English
• A structured, analytical, and collaborative approach to work

Workplace & Conditions

• This is an onsite position at one of our Swedish locations. Hybrid work is possible in line with our company policy (up to 2 remote days per week or depending on project needs).
• Please note: We do not offer relocation packages and applicants require a valid Swedish work permit

Personal Qualities

Personality is important for us. To thrive in this role, we believe you have a strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to prioritize, take initiative and maintain focus when working both in teams and independently. You enjoy flexibility since the IT security area is constantly evolving, both in general and within Billerud. You also understand and prioritize the importance of documentation.

Contact

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Åke Olsson, Senior Manager Global IT Network & Security at [e-mail]. If you want to know more about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Julia Åkerlund, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [e-mail].

We decline proposals from external recruitment providers.

Application Information

Selection will occur on ongoing basis and the position might be filled during the application period.

Equal Opportunity

Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Why Us?

• Join both a local and a global team of skilled professionals!
• An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
• Development and career opportunities
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
• Opportunity for hybrid working according to company standard.

Our Recruitment Process

Will include interviews, recruitment test and reference checks. Final candidate will require a negative alcohol- & drug test as well as background checks.

Closing

Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work? At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That is why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.