Senior Security Consultant

Telia Company; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Telia Company via Telia Cygate is seeking a Senior Security Consultant to design, implement, and advise on secure IT environments for customers. You will translate complex security concepts into business value and work closely with both technical specialists and decision-makers.

This senior, customer-facing role requires leadership of workshops and security discussions, collaboration across Security, Networking, Hybrid IT and Cloud, and a strong consultative mindset to deliver tangible security

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, IT infrastructure, or related areas.
• Experience in a customer-facing consulting or advisory role.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to independently lead workshops, customer meetings, and security discussions.
• Consultative mindset and interest in understanding customer challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in Swedish (native or near-native) and good English.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer dialogues and act as a trusted advisor in security-related initiatives.
• Design and implement secure customer environments and solutions.
• Lead workshops, assessments, and technical discussions with customers.
• Support sales and presales activities by providing technical expertise and solution recommendations.
• Collaborate with specialists across Security, Networking, Hybrid IT, and Cloud.
• Take ownership of customer engagements and drive engagements independently.
• Contribute to competence development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Help customers strengthen their security posture and prepare for future challenges.

Skills

Customer-facing consulting

Stakeholder management

Workshop leadership

Communication skills

Consulting mindset

Swedish language

Tools

Check Point

Fortinet

Cisco

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Security Consultant to join us at Telia Cygate.

My name is Anders Liljekow, and I lead our cybersecurity consulting business. I'm looking for someone who wants to help our customers navigate an increasingly complex security landscape while combining deep technical expertise with trusted advisory. You will join a team of experienced specialists and consultants who help organizations design, secure, and future-proof their IT environments.

What you’ll do:

As a Senior Security Consultant, you will work closely with customers to design, implement, and develop secure IT environments while acting as a trusted advisor throughout the customer journey.

This is a senior and highly customer-facing role where you will combine technical expertise with strategic advisory, helping customers make informed decisions around cybersecurity, network security, and modern infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Lead customer dialogues and act as a trusted advisor in security‑related initiatives
• Design and implement secure customer environments and solutions
• Lead workshops, assessments, and technical discussions with customers
• Support sales and presales activities by providing technical expertise and solution recommendations
• Collaborate with specialists across Security, Networking, Hybrid IT, and Cloud
• Take ownership of customer assignments and drive engagements independently
• Contribute to competence development and knowledge sharing within the team
• Help customers strengthen their security posture and prepare for future challenges

You will work with both technical specialists and decision-makers, requiring the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.

What will help you thrive in this role:

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical competence with excellent communication and consulting skills.

You likely bring:

• 7+ years of experience within cybersecurity, network security, IT infrastructure, or related areas
• Experience working in a customer‑facing consulting or advisory role
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to independently lead workshops, customer meetings, and security discussions
• A consultative mindset and genuine interest in understanding customer challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in Swedish (native or near-native) and good English

We believe you have experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco or similar security platforms
• Network security and infrastructure
• Firewalls, segmentation, secure access, and threat protection
• DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, and routing technologies
• Security architecture and risk‑based security design

Additional requirements

Telia is part of critical infrastructure and parts of our operations are subject to security protection. Depending on the role, vetting activities may be required prior to employment. In some cases, additional eligibility requirements, including specific citizenship requirements, may apply.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification. If the role interests you and you believe you can make a valuable contribution, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Why Telia Cygate?

At Telia Cygate, we’re not only experts in networks, security, and various types of cloud solutions – we’re also a team that believes work should be fun! As part of Telia Company, we have the strength to create real impact on a large scale, contribute to societal value, and help our customers navigate the world of digitalization. And we always do it with warmth, care, and a smile. Here, it’s our ideas and diverse perspectives that make us strong, and together we ensure that the world of technology becomes a place where everyone feels good – and where you belong.

Your development matters to us. We encourage continuous learning and make sure that you and your interests are in focus. We know that people are the heart of our company, which is why we value joy, creativity, and different perspectives in everything we do.

Welcome to grow together with us – where we make technology human and create real impact!

Telia Cygateis proud to be certificated asGreatPlace toWork!

With us, people are at the center – here you get the chance to grow, be challenged, and thrive together with dedicated colleagues. We are building a culture where security, togetherness, and opportunities go hand in hand. Do you want to be part of the journey? Welcome to a workplace that truly lives up to its name.

What we offer

When you join us,you'llreceive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more.You'llalso have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

If you’re selected for the next stage, you’ll be contacted by ourTalent Acquisition Partner.
Background and reference checks will be part of the process.

We kindly ask recruitment agencies and external vendors not to contact us regarding this position.

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent byprofessional skills and growth potential.We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment whereyour uniqueness is our strength.