IT Security Architect
Workplace: Kiruna, Sverige
Expires: September 30, 2025
EISCAT AB is seeking an IT Security Architect to design, implement, and secure network environments and data center operations, ensuring scalable and high-performance data processing while maintaining strict security standards. The role involves defining network architectures, establishing IT security policies, managing intrusion prevention and detection, and collaborating with teams and leadership to align security with business objectives.
Main requirements:
- Proven experience in IT security architecture, network security, and data center operations
- Knowledge of high performance firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto)
- Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive risk mitigation approach
- Knowledge of network fundamentals: TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, BGP
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement network architectures for public, private, and secure environments
- Establish and maintain IT security policies and protocols for data and radar operations
- Develop and manage intrusion prevention, detection, and response strategies
- Manage AAI systems for staff and external users
- Coordinate with Sikt, CSC, and SUNET to maintain site connections and internet connectivity
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security with system capabilities
- Work with executive leadership to align security strategies with business goals
Required hard skills:
- IT security architecture
- Network security
- Data center operations
- High-performance firewall management (Palo Alto)
- Security frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001)
- Network fundamentals (TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, BGP)
Soft skills:
- Strong analytical skills
- Proactive risk mitigation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication with leadership
Natural languages:
- English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
- Ability to work in multinational, government-owned organization
- Experience in scientific research or related sectors is a plus
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