IT Security Architect

Project overview

Assignment Description

We are looking for a senior IT security architect who combines strategic security architecture with practical technical implementation. The assignment involves developing security architecture, principles, and hardening standards, as well as translating legal requirements, NIS2, and security frameworks into functional technical solutions.

You will work with vulnerability management, threat hunting, logging, and security monitoring in collaboration with SOC/MDR. The role also includes security design within Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid IT environments according to Secure by Design and Zero Trust, as well as identity and access management, including AD/Entra ID, PIM/PAM, MFA, PKI, and cryptographic security.

You will conduct technical risk and security assessments, collaborate closely with IT security managers and technical teams, and contribute to strengthening the organization's long-term IT security capabilities through knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• You must have documented experience in security architecture in large and complex IT environments.
• You must have experience with logging, SIEM, and integration with SOC/MDR.
• You must have experience with vulnerability management and technical risk management.
• You must have experience with IAM/PAM, especially Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• You must have experience with Azure and Microsoft 365.
• You must have experience with network and infrastructure security.
• You must have experience with system hardening and security baselines.
• You must have experience in independently driving technical security issues from analysis and design to practical implementation.
• You should have experience in essential or security-critical operations.
• You should have experience in operations covered by NIS/NIS2 or similar regulatory requirements.
• You should have experience in establishing or further developing internal IT security functions.
• You should have experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID Protection, and Privileged Identity Management.
• You should have relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or equivalent.

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-23
• Location: Linköping, SE, SE
• Languages: Swedish