Protective Security Leader - Compliance & Risk

Westinghouse Electric Company; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Allowance

Benefit portal

ATF pay reduction and ITP pension

ASB Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Protective Security Manager to lead a broad security function at Västerås, Sweden, combining security leadership with compliance under the Swedish Protective Security Act.

You will supervise a department of specialists spanning personnel, physical, operational and transportation security, while working with senior management and external authorities in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management or equivalent.
• 3+ years leadership experience in security or related disciplines.
• 5+ years in protective security analyses and security‑sensitive operations.
• Knowledge of protective security legislation and practical application.
• Leadership with responsibility for personnel, budgets, and operations.
• Experience with physical, information, and personnel security; and with government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Department and its employees.
• Ensure compliance with the Swedish Protective Security Act and applicable laws.
• Develop governing documents, processes, and methodologies within security.
• Oversee personnel security, vetting processes, and security culture projects.
• Collaborate with government authorities and customers.
• Monitor threat landscape and translate into practical measures.

Skills

Leadership

Security management

Risk management

Budget management

Physical security

Information security

Personnel security

Swedish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security management

Job description

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com .

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Protective Security Manager and Head of Security Department to take overall responsibility for developing and coordinating security activities across our organization.

You will combine the formal responsibility of serving as our Protective Security Manager following the Swedish Security Protection Act with the leadership of a broad security function. You will be an important member of our organization, working with senior management, business operations, and external authorities to ensure and business-adapted security protection framework.

About The Role

You will lead a department of specialist in areas such as security protection, personnel security, physical security, operational security, and transportation security.

You will report to the SVP, APX Project Development manager and be located at Västerås, Bränslegatan. You will have a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Department and its employees.
• Ensure compliance with the Swedish Protective Security Act, applicable laws and governmental requirements.
• Develop governing documents, processes, and methodologies within the security domain.
• Oversee personnel security, security vetting processes, and security culture projects.
• Collaborate with government authorities and customers.
• Monitor developments in the threat landscape, regulatory requirements, and external factors, and translate these into practical measures.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management, risk management, a related field, or equivalent competence gained through experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within security, protective security, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of protective security legislation and its practical application.
• 5+ years experience conducting protective security analyses and working within security-sensitive operations.
• Leadership experience with responsibility for personnel, budgets, and operational performance.
• Experience with physical security, information security, and personnel security.
• Experience working with government authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Professional proficiency in both Swedish and English
  
  

Meritorious

• Experience from the energy, defense, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Experience working in international environments.
• Certifications within security, risk management, or information security.
• Experience working with security in critical infrastructure or security-sensitive operations.
  
  

Apply Today!

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We will look over applications and start calling for interviews at the end of summer.

The role is subject to security classification, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security clearance process in accordance with the Swedish Security Protection Act.

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union Representatives

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, [phone], [e-mail]

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, [phone], [e-mail]

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, [phone], [e-mail]

We Offer

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace.

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse
  
  

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