IT Architect in Cybersecurity

Every year, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency makes 21 million decisions that affect people's lives and society as a whole. We disburse approximately 260 billion SEK each year. These are the taxpayers' money we manage. It is a significant responsibility. Therefore, we think innovatively and use the latest technology to simplify and improve, develop and deliver IT services for the Swedish social insurance system. Welcome to one of Sweden's largest IT departments.

At the Swedish Social Insurance Agency's Cybersecurity Unit, we are responsible for the agency's overall IT security work. Our mission spans the entire security field – from operational work in our SOC to the development of governing regulations and IT architecture. We work to protect the agency from intrusions and security threats that may affect our services or the sensitive information we handle as an authority. The unit consists of employees with broad and deep expertise in cybersecurity, creating a professional environment characterized by collaboration, knowledge sharing, and shared responsibility.

We are now looking for an IT Architect who wants to contribute to the further development and strengthening of cybersecurity within the government sector and ensure safety and stability in the core operations and IT infrastructure of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency.

With us, you will be an important part of a team working on critical societal issues. In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence how cybersecurity is implemented in practice in a large and complex organization and contribute to a robust and secure digital system landscape.

Security, Cybersecurity, and IT Architecture

As a Security Architect at the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, you will work on governing the agency's IT security efforts. You will be part of a team responsible for IT security regulations, governance, methods, and processes for cybersecurity, focusing on creating a uniform and appropriate security level in the agency's IT environments. Part of the mission is to ensure that governance is practically applicable and provides real support for the IT department's employees. You will also work with recurring measurements and follow-ups used to evaluate, govern, and further develop the agency's cybersecurity efforts in line with established goals.

You will work closely with IT development and IT production to ensure that security aspects are considered in all phases of development, implementation, and operation. Providing support and advice to other parts of the IT department in applying regulations, methods, and security requirements is a natural part of the role. The work directly contributes to the quality of operations and simultaneously provides valuable feedback used to further develop governance. To succeed in this role, you need to collaborate effectively and clearly communicate security aspects with colleagues who have varying technical and operational backgrounds.

With us, you are expected to stay updated in the field of cybersecurity, particularly regarding technological developments and monitoring the external environment. Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field, and we see continuous professional development as a natural and necessary part of the role. You will have good opportunities to develop your skills in line with the demands of the assignment.

The position involves handling confidential information, which places high demands on proper management. Therefore, it is important that you, who will work with us, have a high security awareness.

This is a job for you who want to take responsibility.

We are looking for someone who

• has a university degree or equivalent experiences and qualifications
• has specialized expertise and experience in the field of cybersecurity
• has experience applying security frameworks such as ISO-27001, ISO-27002, or equivalent
• has experience measuring and evaluating organizations' security efforts.
• has experience working with security requirements and regulations
• acts on their own initiative and takes responsibility for achieving good results
• is confident and trustworthy, even in stressful situations
• can understand and analyze complex issues
• has good organizational understanding and can translate this into operations
• has the ability to gain support for plans and ideas successfully
• collaborates effectively with others to achieve common goals
• has good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

It is meritorious if you have

• knowledge in information security, such as classification and protection of information in IT systems
• experience in strategic IT security work that ensures the long-term development of the organization's cybersecurity capabilities
• extensive experience in qualified security work in complex IT environments
• knowledge of security in system development, preferably in combination with agile working methods
• a genuine interest in the field of cybersecurity and stay updated on technology and news from the outside world.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Other

A permanent, full-time position, with start date according to agreement. A probationary period may be applicable. The Swedish Social Insurance Agency may conduct a financial background check before employment. For this position, Swedish citizenship is required. In this recruitment, psychological tests may be used as part of the selection process. Place of employment: Sundsvall. Other locations may be considered if the operations allow.

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Contact Persons

Manager: Greger Älgemon, 010-113 44 32 (for questions about the position). HR Specialist: Ahmad Mohsen, 010-113 45 24, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) (for questions about the recruitment process). Union representatives are for Saco-S Amelie Johansson and Seko Eliza Grundström. They can be reached via our switchboard 08-786 90 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by April 5, 2026. Please upload your diplomas, grades, and certificates along with your application.

If you have protected personal information or do not have access to Bank-ID, please call the HR specialist named in the advertisement for assistance in submitting your application.

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