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Are you an experienced information security specialist looking to work alongside Sweden's top consultants? At Knowit in Linköping, you will have the opportunity to secure critical societal functions in an environment where work-life balance truly matters. Welcome to one of the most exciting specialist companies in the Nordics!

About the role

Knowit Cybersecurity & Law is the most exciting specialist company in the Nordics within IT and Information Security as well as digitalization law. At the Linköping office, you will often work across boundaries in teams consisting of lawyers, IT specialists, and security protection specialists to deliver holistic solutions to customers ranging from finance to energy and the public sector. As an Information Security Specialist, you will be part of the journey to strengthen information security in both the public and private sectors, many of which handle security-sensitive operations. You will manage customer contacts and drive assignments by planning, executing, and reporting your results in complex customer environments. We are looking for you who have a strong inner drive and thrive in an expert role. You have good stylistic skills and can translate complex analyses into clear reports and advice. As a person, you are analytical, structured, and socially skilled. You possess high consultative maturity, meaning you are confident in meeting customers at various levels and have the ability to build trust.

What we offer

• The opportunity to independently drive projects and customer deals from start to finish.
• Becoming part of a family-like company where the consultant role is blended with a strong sense of community among colleagues at the Linköping office.
• A place in a values-driven company where you as an individual are seen and given the opportunity to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

In the role of Information Security Specialist, you will step directly into a consulting role with significant personal responsibility. You will independently, or together with your team, drive projects that enhance customer security. Your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining governing documents such as policies, guidelines, and procedures within information security.
• Conducting risk and vulnerability analyses as well as gap analyses to identify and prioritize security measures.
• Leading workshops and acting as an advisor regarding relevant regulations and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIS2, and MCF guidelines.
• Supporting customers in incident management and contributing to developing their ability to prevent and handle security incidents.
• Planning and conducting training and information campaigns.

We are looking for someone who has

• Several years of experience in information security.
• Documented experience in driving projects and conducting workshops/analyses.
• Good knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2, and MCF guidelines).
• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Fluent proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage if you have

• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Experience from the consulting industry.

To succeed in this role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Adaptable to change
• Trustworthy
• Goal-oriented
• Socially confident

For this role, it is an advantage to have Swedish citizenship as many of our clients are subject to the Security Protection Act.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection and will remove the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one is not required. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the role and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.