REQ #200 Senior Security Engineer (global)

WSP i Sverige; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join the Global Security Engineering team. You will lead technical security initiatives with a focus on Microsoft cloud security, planning, implementing, and managing security platforms and tools at WSP, especially the SOAR capabilities within the SOC.

You will also coach the team, work with a globally distributed group, and contribute to automation, data extraction, and reporting for management using PowerBI where applicable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of specialization in information technology roles, security experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Work with a globally distributed team to roll out systems and provide Tier-3 security support.
• Guide the local Service Desk/OSS teams with knowledge bases to resolve security issues at first instance.
• Develop automation and SOAR playbooks, scripts to monitor system health and manage SOC tools.
• Extract data from systems and build reports for management (PowerBI skills would be an advantage).
• Share knowledge and transfer to the team.
• Monitor and respond to feedback from employees and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with IT teams to bring problem-solving solutions.

Skills

MS Sentinel

Defender

Purview

Entra

AD

SIEM

EDR

KQL

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CyberArk

Akeyless

Job description

Security Engineer

Job Description

Senior Security Engineer

Organization/department: Global Security Engineering

Reports to: Director, Security Engineering and Operations

Direct reports: None (Individual Contributor)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and advanced technical cybersecurity professional, preferably a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) to our Global Security Operations and Engineering team. The successful candidate will lead technical security initiatives, with a particular focus on Microsoft Cloud Security covering the full scope, i.e., to plan (architect), implement (build), and manage the security platforms and tools in use at WSP, especially the SOAR capabilities, including automation for the SOC. An important part of this role would be to coach and build the overall knowledge and capabilities within the team. And so, naturally, the incumbent will be an integral member of the team and will also get some good insight into other technology platforms, e.g. AD auditing solutions, PAM, our Threat Intelligence platforms etc.

The successful candidate would have:

• Extreme technical skills in the security area, especially with Microsoft tools, (including but not limited to) MS Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra, AD, etc.
• A proven track record in improving and maturity existing security implementations and configurations
• Ruthless about securing the attack landscape, and hardening the existing systems in the enterprise hybrid landscape (end-user devices, servers, etc)
• Skills and experiences with other vendors and services would be an added advantage
• Solid knowledge about the overall security landscape, including Threat and Vulnerability Management, and the ability to guide on their remediation.

What you can expect to do:

• Work with a globally distributed team, taking inputs from the business, SOC, and management to roll out systems and troubleshoot (Tier-3) support for security issues
• Lead-guide the local Service Desk/ OSS teams with knowledge bases to resolve tickets at first instance for issues relating to security software and configurations
• Develop the automation (including playbooks, SOAR), scripts to monitor system-health, as well as management the SOC tools in use
• Extract data from systems and build reports for management; PowerBI skills would be an advantage
• Knowledge transfer and sharing
• Monitor and respond to feedback from the customers (employees and business stakeholders)
• Bring a problem-solving and solutions-mindset, coordinate with the IT teams as needed

Finance/Budgetary Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on tooling and identify additional needs
• Plan for expanse of security tools to cover ongoing needs
• Evaluation of license usage and potential growth

What you’ll bring to WSP

• Previous experiences in security tools and systems administration, including experience as a security administrator for security platforms
• Knowledge and experience in SIEM and Microsoft platforms (Microsoft Azure ecosystems), other vendor security systems are good experiences as well (e.g. CyberArk, Akeyless)
• Good knowledge of EDR systems e.g. MS Defender, KQL etc. (or alternatively the willingness to learn them)
• Planned and meticulous approach to deliveries.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about advanced security capabilities, including integrations with other systems

Qualifications

Required

• 7-+ years of specialization in information technology roles, security experiences are preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Preferred

• Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, data sciences, or related field

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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