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About the role

As an Ethical Hacker, you will work with technical security audits and penetration testing to strengthen Svenska Kraftnät's resilience against cyberattacks. You will contribute to enhancing security in one of Sweden's most critical societal functions by identifying vulnerabilities, developing testing methods, and improving technical security capabilities.

You will work in diverse IT and OT environments, conducting security audits ranging from modern container-based development environments to ICS/SCADA systems. The role involves close collaboration with other IT security specialists and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of Svenska Kraftnät's technical security capabilities, including technical audits/penetration testing of new systems.

The role includes, among other things:

• Conducting technical security audits and penetration testing of new systems.
• Conducting technical security audits and penetration testing based on Red Team scenarios.
• Developing testing methods and tools for penetration testing.
• Performing vulnerability scanning to identify and validate vulnerabilities.
• Working with IT security incidents within the framework of Svenska Kraftnät's C-SIRT.
• Participating in the development of audit methods, processes, tools, and automation.

At our company, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop as a penetration tester in a creative environment alongside many experienced and engaged colleagues. We place great emphasis on personal development and competence building. The IT Security Department consists of approximately 50 specialists in various areas of IT and cyber security, providing excellent opportunities to develop in many different directions and broaden your skills.

You will be placed in the Operational IT Security unit, which is part of Svenska Kraftnät's IT Security Department. The unit consists of approximately 15 specialists in security monitoring (SOC), security analysis, technical security auditing, forensic analysis, incident management, and threat intelligence. Here, you will work together with engaged colleagues in an environment characterized by knowledge sharing, technical development, and a common focus on meeting today's and tomorrow's cyber threats.

About you

Requirements:

Personal qualities:

We are looking for someone who is analytical, creative, and solution-oriented. You thrive in analyzing complex technical environments and are motivated by solving advanced technical challenges.

You must also adhere to the Swedish Public Sector Values (https://www.statskontoret.se/forvaltningskultur/den-statliga-vardegrunden/).

In this recruitment process, we place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Education:

You have an academic degree in computer science or information security, or equivalent competence acquired in another way that Svenska Kraftnät considers equivalent.

You also have:

• Current and relevant work experience in penetration testing/Red Teaming.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux and Windows-based environments.
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, and IT security solutions.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.

We consider it meritorious if you have:

• Certifications in the field, e.g., OSCP, GIAC, CPTS.
• Experience with ICS/SCADA systems.
• Experience with container technology.
• Experience with security-sensitive IT environments.

Good to know

• The position is located in Stockholm/Sundbyberg.
• Opportunity for remote work up to 50% #LI-hybrid.
• The application deadline is September 4, 2026. We use screening questions instead of cover letters. Please attach your CV in Swedish where you clearly describe the experience we are looking for.
• The position is a permanent position.
• Read more about our benefits: svk.se/jobba-har/var-arbetsplats/formaner/ (https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/var-arbetsplats/formaner/).

In this recruitment, we cooperate with Experis. Want to know more? Please contact recruitment consultant Carina Eyoma, tel. no. 073-086 22 75 or via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Due to holiday periods, response times may be slightly longer than usual.

Contacts at Svenska Kraftnät:

• Carl Isaksson, recruitment specialist, 010-489 20 28
• Annika Ingeborn, SACO, 010-475 87 72
• Erica Midfjäll, ST, 010-475 87 31

You can also reach us via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/ (https://www.svk.se/jobba-har/)

We decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers in connection with recruitment, as we have procured agreements that apply to Svenska Kraftnät as a government agency.

Other information

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. Prior to employment, a security check will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585), which includes a basic investigation and, if the employment concerns a position in a security class, also a register check. For employment at Svenska Kraftnät, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement for certain positions. The employment includes an obligation to be placed in the event of war. For more information about personnel security at Svenska Kraftnät: svk.se/sakerhet-och-beredskap/sakerhetsskydd/personalsakerhet (https://www.svk.se/sakerhet-och-beredskap/sakerhetsskydd/personalsakerhet).