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Do you have a strong drive for IT security, cloud infrastructure, and modern cryptography? Do you want to work with one of the most business-critical security platforms in the Swedish banking sector? On behalf of our client, we are now looking for a Security Platform Specialist.

About the role

In this role, you will become part of a security team consisting of two other specialists. The team is characterized by close collaboration, knowledge sharing, and agile working methods. You will join a specialist team focused entirely on Azure Managed HSM and key management, closely integrated with a larger team within Entra ID, AD, and PKI.

Our client is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, which means you will have a shaping role with a strong focus on innovation, automation, and long-term platform development. You will have direct influence over technical decisions and working methods, and will have the opportunity to dive deep into future-proof technologies such as Post-Quantum Cryptography.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks on final candidates.

What we offer

Here you are offered a shaping role with great opportunities to influence technical decisions and deepen your knowledge within modern cryptography. This is a consultancy assignment through Academic Work, with the ambition that the employment will transfer to the client after 6 months.

Responsibilities

As a Security Platform Specialist, you combine operational operations, technical problem-solving, and long-term development of the bank's cloud security. You are responsible for ensuring the highest possible security, stability, and regulatory compliance.

• Responsible for the operation and further development of Azure Managed HSM.
• Manage the lifecycle of encryption keys (Key Lifecycle Management).
• Design and implement robust integrations and automation via IaC.
• Incident management, troubleshooting, and proactive work regarding High Availability and Disaster Recovery in business-critical environments.
• Develop and manage governance and access control within Azure Governance.
• Collaborate agilely with the team to drive the platform's long-term direction.
• Participate in readiness work to ensure continuous operations.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a relevant post-secondary education in IT/Security, or equivalent work experience.
• Good knowledge of Azure Managed HSM or equivalent security platforms.
• Experience with security-critical Azure environments in production.
• Knowledge of cryptography, key management (BYOK/CMK), and Azure governance.
• Experience with automation and IaC via tools such as PowerShell, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Understanding of high availability (HA), disaster recovery, and incident management.
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

It is an advantage if you have

• Experience from banking, finance, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of network design such as DNS, firewalls, and Private Link.
• Experience with certificate and key management in hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of modern cryptography, such as post-quantum cryptography.
• Relevant Azure certifications.

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

To succeed and thrive in this complex and security-critical environment, we are looking for you who are structured, analytical, and solution-oriented. You work methodically and understand the importance of precision when even the smallest detail affects the bank's overall security. Furthermore, you are an unpretentious team player who is happy to share your knowledge and build good relationships with adjacent teams.

Our recruitment process

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

We apply continuous 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.