IT Security Manager

You want something. So do we. We want to create value and contribute to the quality of life for our residents, businesses, organizations, and visitors. We do this by listening, helping each other, testing, learning, and then testing again. Here, everything is possible for you who want to create, change, nurture, build, guide, develop, and make a difference, for Helsingborg is the city for those who want something!

About the workplace

We are about 80 employees in the unit that ensures that the city of Helsingborg's 11,000 employees have access to a stable and cost-effective digital workplace. A workplace that includes hardware, software, and surrounding services such as System Support and Infrastructure. The position will belong to Technology & Design and report directly to the Unit Manager. The unit's mission is to provide and develop stable, scalable, and cost-effective IT platforms that enable efficient, smart, and secure working methods for the city's employees and residents. Our workplace is located in central Helsingborg.

Job Responsibilities

You should be a communicative and motivating person who helps the city prioritize correctly. You are curious! You actively seek new technology and keep yourself updated on global trends.

In the role of IT Security Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Assessing vulnerabilities from various perspectives: operational reliability, intrusion risks, denial-of-service attacks, and broader control over user patterns,
• Planning IT security such as network security, malware, encryption, backups, physical security, information classification, crisis and continuity management in the organization,
• Communicating policies, guidelines, and training to maintain a high level of security awareness within the organization. Also, developing these with the help of the CISO
• Defining requirements and being a sounding board in procurements, new solutions/systems/innovations, as well as analyzing the IT security work of various organizations, e.g., a school, a nursing home, or a museum, etc.,
• Having close collaboration with external organizations such as other municipalities, companies, and organizations in the region, authorities, and interest groups in IT security,
• Identifying vulnerabilities before they can harm the organization, residents, and our reputation,
• Cooperating with central functions in the municipality, e.g., safety and security, quality, legal, communication, and personnel/HR,
• Contributing to the department's ongoing operational plans and roadmaps,
• Supporting the department with reviews of physical security,
• Supporting the organization's information and security protection work.

Qualifications

• Have a university or college degree in the field and/or relevant work experience.
• Have previously worked as an IT Security Manager and/or relevant experience that is applicable.
• Work experience in threat and vulnerability analysis as well as remediation management in complex IT landscapes.
• Very good Swedish in speech and writing, and you communicate well in English as well.
• Good knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF2, and CIS controls.

Desirable

• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM
• Experience with NIS2
• Experience in defining requirements for e.g., procurement

The position is classified in a security class, and a security review with a background check according to the Security Protection Act will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. We have high demands for security and confidentiality awareness.

Working in the City of Helsingborg

Do you want to help create a better city together with the residents of Helsingborg? Then you should work in the City of Helsingborg. Here you can use your creativity and drive to make life easier and safer for our residents, visitors, and businesses. Together with curious and helpful colleagues, you make a difference in people's lives, both today and in the future. A good job today, a better city tomorrow.

Here you can read more about what it's like to work in the city: https://helsingborg.se/arbete/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-i-staden/ (https://helsingborg.se/arbete/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-i-staden/)

Additional Information

Application deadline: 2025-04-13

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: 100%

Start date: By agreement

Number of positions: 1

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Union Representatives

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