Lead Security Engineer – Core Technology Team

apotea.se; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotea is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to define and evolve security across AWS, data platforms, and e‑commerce. You will lead incident response, shape guardrails, and empower engineers to build securely with AI assistants.

This on‑site role in Stockholm combines strategic leadership with hands‑on security engineering, DevSecOps, and compliance work to protect customer trust and ensure privacy by design.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a security engineer and main security expert.
• Proven AWS security expertise: IAM, networking, serverless, encryption, monitoring.
• Background in designing secure, scalable cloud-native systems.
• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, secrets management.
• Deep knowledge in DevSecOps and IaC (CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Programming skills: Go, TypeScript, .NET, Python.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve security strategy across cloud, apps, and infrastructure.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into sustainable security practices.
• Define guardrails, best practices, and reference implementations for teams.
• Design and implement secure AWS serverless and data-driven systems.
• Lead IAM practices, enforcing least-privilege and zero-trust.
• Oversee vulnerability management, pentesting, and patching.
• Ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines and IaC security.
• Build and operate monitoring, detection, and alerting systems (SIEM, EDR, GuardDuty).
• Lead incident response: investigate, contain, and recover from security events.
• Maintain and test playbooks for emerging threats.
• Ensure GDPR and industry-regulatory compliance; train teams.

Skills

Security engineering

AWS security

IAM & zero-trust

DevSecOps

Cloud-native design

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability scanners

Secrets management

CDK

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Tech Innovation at Apotea

Apotea is Sweden’s largest online pharmacy, committed to making healthcare products accessible and efficient for everyone. Our Tech department aims to redefine how AI and automation drive modern businesses — not by forcing AI into traditional workflows, but by creating AI-driven systems that give humans control, insight, and the ability to apply their expertise where it matters most.

The Core Technology team builds the architectural foundation supporting e-commerce, logistics, data, AI/ML, and customer experience. We ensure all development aligns with our long-term vision and contributes to Apotea’s growth.

The Role

As Lead Security Engineer, you will define, implement, and evolve security practices across AWS (serverless-first), e-commerce, logistics, and data platforms. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on engineering — you will implement security yourself while empowering others to do so.

You will act as the first‑line technical security lead, defining guardrails, monitoring risks, and leading incident response. You will develop secure practices for coding with AI assistants, ensuring generated code meets security standards, avoids data leakage, and aligns with regulations. You will also communicate complex security concepts clearly across the organization.

Location

Sveavägen 168, Stockholm, Sweden (On‑site)

Key Responsibilities

Security Leadership

• Own and evolve Apotea’s security strategy across cloud, applications, and infrastructure.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into sustainable security practices.
• Define guardrails, best practices, and reference implementations for teams.

Hands‑On Security Engineering

• Design and implement secure AWS serverless and data‑driven systems.
• Lead IAM practices, enforcing least‑privilege and zero‑trust.
• Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and patching.
• Ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines and IaC security.

Monitoring & Incident Response

• Build and operate monitoring, detection, and alerting systems (SIEM, EDR, GuardDuty, Security Hub).
• Lead incident response: investigate, contain, and recover from security events.
• Maintain and test playbooks for emerging threats.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure GDPR, healthcare regulations, and industry standards compliance.
• Embed security and privacy by design across development.
• Partner with legal, compliance, and business units for regulatory readiness.
• Provide training and frameworks for safe AI usage without compromising security.

Collaboration & Culture

• Work closely with engineers, architects, and product teams to integrate security early.
• Mentor engineers in secure coding and infrastructure practices.
• Advocate for a strong security culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a security engineer and organization’s main security expert.
• Proven expertise in securing AWS (IAM, networking, serverless, encryption, monitoring).
• Strong background in designing secure, scalable, cloud‑native systems.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, secrets management.
• Deep knowledge in DevSecOps and IaC (CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Programming/scripting skills: Go, TypeScript, .NET, Python, or similar.

Nice to Have: experience in regulated industries, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI‑DSS), or red/blue team operations.

Why Join Apotea?

• Stable company with a meaningful mission: improving healthcare accessibility.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI, ML, and automation impacting millions of customers.
• Modern cloud‑native technologies (serverless, AI, event‑driven).
• Flat, agile organization with minimal bureaucracy.
• Career growth through training, mentorship, and conferences.
• End‑to‑end project ownership from concept to deployment.
• Culture of experimentation, collaboration, and innovation.

About Apotea

Apotea.se is Sweden’s largest online pharmacy, with the country’s broadest range of over 32,000 non‑prescription items and nearly 19,000 prescription drugs for humans and animals. Recognized as Sweden’s most sustainable e‑commerce company (Sustainable Brand Index 2021), we simplify everyday life for our customers with fast deliveries and expert advice. In 2024, Apotea reached a turnover of SEK 6.5 billion and currently employs about 1,000 people across Stockholm, Lidingö, and Morgongåva.

Apotea is an inclusive employer that values diversity. We welcome all applicants and strive to create a work environment where people, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, or disability, can thrive and grow.

Recruitment Process

• Apply
• Interview: Screening
• Interview: Technical Capabilities
• Interview: Culture Fit
• Background Check: As a pharmacy, we always conduct a background check.
• Offer Presented

Welcome to Apotea – where technology meets health and creates magic!

Apotea är Sveriges största nätapotek med fokus på hållbarhet och snabba leveranser. Vår logistik är hjärtat i verksamheten, och vi har som mål att bli Nordens största apotek och Sveriges mest hållbara företag. Tillsammans med våra kunder har vi samlat in över 100 miljoner kronor till välgörenhet, och vi fortsätter att växa varje år – med våra medarbetare som den drivande kraften bakom framgången.