T Security Specialist

General

Youpal Group

Sweden - Remote

March 11, 2025

Deadline

None

Work Level

Senior

Employee Type

Fulltime

Reply as soon as possible - we offer ongoing - attach CV in Word format, hourly price, accessibility, location and answer skills and should requirements.

Job summary
We are seeking an IT Security Specialist with proven expertise in designing and maintaining secure, complex IT infrastructures. You will work within an agile team, securing both on-premises and AWS-based environments while ensuring robust integrations across interconnected systems.

Your role involves providing security recommendations, implementing solutions, and driving continuous improvement through automation and modernization efforts. Acting as the key interface to the central IT Security team, you will translate requirements into practical, compliant actions and implement security measures as needed. You will be part of the Platform Services unit, supporting development teams with tools and processes for build pipelines, QA, AWS platform management, and release workflows. Success in this role requires strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to navigate large organizations within an agile setting.

Required Qualifications:

Strong background in IT security, with several years of practical experience
Expertise in securing both Windows and Linux systems through effective system hardening
Demonstrated ability to design IT systems with security as a core principle
Experience applying security frameworks for software development, such as the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL)
Knowledge of security-focused infrastructure components, including firewalls
Advanced proficiency in designing and implementing secure network architectures and segmentation
Familiarity with integrating security practices into build pipelines and associated tools
Hands-on experience deploying and overseeing vulnerability management, static/dynamic code analysis, and other security solutions in CI/CD workflows
Solid understanding of industry-recognized IT security frameworks, such as ISO 27000
Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and related container technologies
In addition to the core requirements, it is advantageous to have experience with GitHub, including GitHub Actions, as well as advanced knowledge of both Windows and Linux systems. A background in software development would also be beneficial, along with strong expertise in network architecture, including firewalls, routers, and load balancers. Proficiency in scripting languages, such as PowerShell, Perl, or Python, is a plus. Finally, understanding agile methodologies, especially Scrum and SAFe, will further support success in this role.

Additional information
- When applying, include your hourly rate and possible start date
- Clearly motivate how you meet the qualification.
-We offer candidates continuously. This means that we sometimes remove the assignments before deadline. If you are interested, we recommend that you apply immediately.