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The IT and Digitalization department works continuously to improve the security of the region's IT environments. As an IT Security Specialist, you work with information security and IT security issues in close collaboration with various IT operations groups and representatives from the business units. The region has a clear goal to shape a threat-adapted and secure IT environment. This means strengthening existing and creating new IT security capabilities for both today and the future. This is an expansion of resources to our IT security team.

In the role of IT Security Specialist, you work both operationally and strategically to develop and strengthen the region's information and IT security. You will implement technical security solutions and coordinate the measures required during changes in our IT environments and systems. The work also involves contributing to issues concerning overall architecture and security-related decisions. The role involves many contact points where you collaborate with different parts of the organization to identify areas for improvement and strengthen our IT security capability. You will also participate in procurement processes and contribute with requirement specifications from an IT security perspective.

We are looking for you who have a university degree in cyber security, information security, IT security, or other education and experience that the employer deems equivalent. You have practical experience with a risk-based approach and working with technical solutions within IT security. You have good knowledge of cloud, AI, and IAM solutions as well as Microsoft security solutions and security products. You also have the ability to translate policy documents and guidelines into concrete technical actions in practice.

It is an advantage if you have certifications in security solutions from Cisco and/or Microsoft or other relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar. Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27000 is also an advantage.

Personal qualities:

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. Since the role involves many contact points, you need to be able to communicate clearly and pedagogically, as well as adapt your communication to the recipient and context. You are sensitive to the needs of the business and have a solution-oriented approach. We also believe that you are curious and have a desire to stay updated in the field of information and IT security. You work in a structured, rational, and non-hierarchical manner, take personal responsibility, and appreciate collaborating and contributing to the team's joint work.

Start date:

According to agreement.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Certificates, grades, diplomas, etc., should be provided at a possible interview.

If you are or have previously been employed by Region Örebro County, we will take internal references from your current or former manager, should you become a candidate for employment.

A check of extracts from the police register may be conducted in accordance with current legislation.

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The IT Department is one of the largest IT workplaces in the county with approximately 170 employees. We are responsible for coordinating, managing, and leading IT development in Region Örebro County. This is a development that concerns both future healthcare information support and e-health, as well as administrative systems and infrastructure. To meet these challenges in a professional and efficient manner, we need to have broad and high competence and put the business in focus. Here you will meet employees who are engaged, help each other, and have good cohesion.

Region Service's broad operations contribute to facilitating the work for everyone within Region Örebro County. Our approximately 1,000 employees work with IT support and development, real estate, meals, logistics and facility services, medical technology, procurement, and administration. Good treatment, collaboration, and opportunities for development are fundamental to us.

Region Örebro County is one of the county's largest employers and an important growth engine in the region. We work for people's health, safety, and well-being, and for the county's development. Here you will find exciting and important jobs within healthcare, dental care, public transport, culture, and business development. Together we create a better life.

This position is security-classified, so we will conduct a security investigation with register control before we make a decision on employment.

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