Do you want to strengthen cybersecurity in complex systems and external services?

Are you motivated by working with IT security, secure development, and established frameworks in an environment where your skills truly make a difference? Welcome with your application.

About the job

We are looking for an IT Security Specialist for the System Management unit. Within the unit, architects, specialists, and system technicians work with various responsibilities to ensure that IT services are delivered according to established agreements, service levels, and regulations, and that deliveries are followed up and developed over time.

As an IT Security Specialist, you will work with cybersecurity and IT security, with a particular focus on IT security for external services. The role also includes working with secure development and IT security issues related to frameworks and standards. The position can be tailored based on experience and is suitable for both those with extensive experience and those who want to develop in the field.

About you

To succeed and thrive in this role, you need to have the following competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Experience and knowledge - requirements

• Experience in cybersecurity and IT security, which can be gained through work or studies
• Experience in IT security for external services, which can be gained through work or studies
• Experience in secure development, which can be gained through work or studies
• Good knowledge of cybersecurity and IT security
• Good knowledge of secure development
• Knowledge of established IT security frameworks and standards, such as the ISO 27000 series, NIST, CIS, and OWASP
• Good skills in Swedish and English

Experience and knowledge - desirable

• Experience in leading and coordinating efforts in IT security
• Experience in designing, implementing, and following up management systems for information security
• Experience in vulnerability monitoring and penetration testing
• Experience in handling logging and monitoring from a security perspective

Competencies

• Flexible - You easily adapt to changing circumstances. You can quickly change your perspective and approach. You see opportunities in changes.
• Collaborative - With us, the team comes before the individual. This means you collaborate well with others by listening, communicating, and being able to give and receive feedback constructively. You approach tasks with curiosity and focus on your and others' learning.
• Structured - You plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively. You set and adhere to deadlines.

Education

You have an academic education in a relevant field or other experience that the employer considers equivalent.

About Digg

Digg is an authority that works broadly to support and coordinate the digitization of the Swedish public administration. We develop digital infrastructure and services that help other public actors in their digitization. We also ensure that digital public services are accessible to all.

Merger of Digg and PTS

The government has decided to assign Digg and the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) to prepare for a merger. The new organization is to be in place by January 1, 2027. The aim is to create a strengthened authority for digitalization issues, for example in areas such as secure and accessible digital infrastructure, data, and AI. Our work to digitize Sweden continues, and we hope you want to be part of the journey.

Government's announcement: Digg and PTS are merging

With us, engaged individuals work who all play an important role in the digitization of Sweden. We recruit for the long term, and it is important that you as an employee feel good, have the opportunity to develop at work, and enjoy what you do.

Digg's headquarters is located in central Sundsvall in modern activity-based premises. We also have a smaller and modern office in central Stockholm. We are positively inclined to provide space for remote work based on the needs of the business and the individual, but it is expected that you are in the office at least one day a week and when the work requires it. The extent of remote work varies among different individuals based on the needs of the business.

We offer

• permanent employment with a start date by agreement, the employment may begin with a six-month probationary period
• the place of employment is Sundsvall or Stockholm
• travel may occur and its number may vary over time
• generous benefits. Read more at digg.se.
• In our recruitment process, background checks in the form of CV verification are included for all final candidates.

Apply

Don't wait to apply! We strive to have as fast, efficient, and unbiased a process as possible and therefore work continuously, structured, and systematically with our selection. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Don't waste unnecessary time updating your CV; instead, answer our selection questions in the application.

The deadline for applications is March 15, 2026.

If you have questions about the job, please contact unit manager Martin Bylund at tel 010-4847389. Union contacts are Mattias Ekhem for Saco-S and Åsa Fridholm for ST. They can be reached through the switchboard at 0771-11 44 00.

We welcome questions from those interested in working with us but decline inquiries from those selling ads and recruitment services.