Do you want to take on one of Sweden's most significant assignments in IT security – while also contributing to a fossil-free Sweden? At Svenska kraftnät, you will have a unique opportunity to influence the future of electricity supply as electricity consumption is expected to double. Your work will be crucial in ensuring that the digital infrastructure behind Sweden's power grid is robust, secure, and future-proof.
As the IT Security Domain Architect at Svenska kraftnät, you will play a key role in shaping the future security architecture for one of the country's most critical operations. You will lead the development of the IT security architecture and be a driving force in the paradigm shift that strengthens Sweden's digital resilience. In close collaboration with decision-makers and management teams, you will work strategically and tactically to create target architecture and roadmaps that enable a secure, innovative, and resilient future.
With us, you will have a meaningful assignment where technical expertise meets social engagement. You will become part of a growing IT team of approximately 600 employees, who together build the digital solutions of the future to enable Sweden's energy transition.
About the Position
You will be part of the IT architecture unit and work closely with the business, IT division, and security department to create comprehensive solutions that meet all of Svenska kraftnät's requirements and needs. You will identify challenges and opportunities, ensure a holistic perspective, and provide support to individual projects and initiatives to achieve a common direction. By guiding solution architects and supporting security coordinators and other domain architects, you will ensure that our security solutions are cohesive. With us, you will have the opportunity to influence long-term, develop alongside the organization's growth, and help shape the future of security solutions.
Main Responsibilities
• Ensure that strategy, governing principles, and guidelines for IT security architecture are continuously developed and adhered to
• Develop, anchor, and maintain target architecture and roadmap for the IT security area
• Based on a comprehensive needs analysis, ensure a cohesive, robust, and purpose-driven IT security architecture
• Ensure that the architecture meets internal and external regulations
• Support projects and initiatives in adhering to the target architecture and common roadmap
• Collaborate closely with the security department and other functions to meet both internal requirements and external regulations
• Participate in architecture forums and contribute to the development of common working methods
• Evaluate new technologies and security solutions
About You
You have a clear vision of how IT security solutions should be designed and a deep understanding of the complex issues in the field. You are structured and goal-oriented, with the ability to create clear plans and deliver results.
With a stable and confident demeanor, you handle challenges constructively and are willing to stand by your decisions. At the same time, you are unpretentious and attentive, allowing you to successfully collaborate with various functions and stakeholders. You can communicate with both technical personnel and decision-makers. Your communication skills and results-oriented approach enable you to drive discussions forward and ensure sustainable solutions that meet both business needs and strategic goals. We place great importance on your personal qualities.
Your Background
We are looking for someone with a relevant academic education, or equivalent skills acquired in other ways that Svenska kraftnät deems equivalent. You have a broad and solid background in IT architecture and IT security. Furthermore, you have:
• Several years of relevant work experience in IT security with a focus on architecture
• Experience in designing principles and direction for IT security solutions in larger organizations
• Experience working with target architectures and developing long-term plans
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in both Swedish and English
We consider it an advantage if you have:
• Experience working with IT security in a critical infrastructure operation or an organization with very high security requirements
• Experience driving strategic initiatives in IT security in collaboration with management and decision-makers
• Experience with relevant frameworks such as ISO27000 and NIST CSF
• Certification in IT security, such as CISSP
• Certification in IT architecture
• Good knowledge of IAM (Identity Access Management)
• Experience with security in OT environments or cloud solutions
• Experience in risk management, continuity planning, and requirements specification for suppliers
Good to Know
• The position is located in Stockholm / Sundbyberg
• Work is primarily on-site, but with the possibility of remote work up to 50%. #LI-hybrid
• The application deadline is December 11, 2025. We use selection questions instead of a personal letter. Please attach your CV in Swedish, clearly describing the experience we are looking for.
• The position is a permanent employment
• Benefits | Svenska kraftnät
In this recruitment, we are collaborating with Experis. If you would like to know more, please contact recruitment consultant Anki Snis at +46 70 377 59 69 or via email:
[email protected].
Union representatives are Annika Ingeborn, SACO, +46 10 475 87 72