IT Security Architect

Presentation:

IT Security Architect – EISCAT AB

Location: Kiruna, Sweden

Employment Type: Full-time

Do you have a deep understanding of cybersecurity, network architecture and an interest in large-scale data processing?

Are you ready to define security protocols, IT policies, and safeguard sensitive data across complex environments? We are looking for a hands-on Security Architect who can both define and implement IT security for one of Europe's leading research infrastructures.

About the Role

As IT Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and securing network environments, including data centre operations and secure systems. You will play a crucial role in ensuring high-performance, scalable data processing capabilities whilst maintaining rigorous security standards.

About EISCAT and EISCAT_3D

EISCAT AB is a Swedish company owned by the Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish governments, with each owning one third. Our operations are based in three countries, with headquarters in Kiruna. The company was established in 2024 to take over operations that have been conducted by EISCAT Scientific Association since 1975. The company owns assets and facilities of significant value in three countries and is operated by a small, highly competent organization of about 30 employees. We conduct ionospheric and atmospheric measurements to map how the sun and the earth interact, among other things to support work on global climate models. We operate in Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and all our facilities are located north of the Arctic Circle.

EISCAT_3D is the most advanced phased array radar system for ionospheric and atmospheric research in the world and recognized by the EU as an ESFRI Landmark. It is currently in the last stages of development and will be commissioned to replace the existing UHF and VHF systems over the coming years.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and implement network architectures for public, private, and secure environments.

- Establish IT security policies and protocols, securing both our data and radar operations.

- Intrusion prevention, detection, and response strategies.

- AAI systems for both staff and external users

- Working with Sikt, CSC and SUNET to maintain the connections between our sites and our connections to the wider internet.

- Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure security is developed in lockstep with system capability.

- Collaborate with executive leadership to align security strategies with business objectives.

Experience

- Proven experience in IT security architecture, network security, and data centre operations.

- High performance firewalls e.g. Palo Alto

- Security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001

- Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

- Network fundamentals: TCP/UDP, IP4/6, DHCP, DNS and BGP

What We Offer

- Work on cutting-edge security challenges in a high-tech environment.

- Opportunity to lead security architecture and policy development for the company.

- Competitive salary and benefits tailored to experienced professionals.

We look forward to your application. Interviews will be conducted continuously. The deadline for applications is 30 September. If you have questions about this position, contact Simon Brown, +46 72 581 33 02, simon.brown@eiscat.se.

Please submit your application and CV to registrar@eiscat.se and mark it “IT Security Architect”.