Title: Product Engineer – Network Security

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Work Authorization: Candidates must have valid working rights in Sweden – no sponsorship provided

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Product Engineer – Network Security to design, implement, and automate secure end-to-end network infrastructure solutions. This role is critical in supporting AZ IT's strategic initiatives by enhancing the organization's network security posture across both IT and OT environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scans, to identify and remediate security risks.
• Design and implement secure network architectures using technologies like firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption protocols.
• Support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) initiatives with hands-on expertise in Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) and Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA).
• Adhere to enterprise governance, ITSM, and CMDB processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and respond to alerts using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, ensuring timely and effective incident response.
• Collaborate with teams across IT and OT to define and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Network Access Control (NAC) policies.
• Stay informed on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to continuously improve the network security framework.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and assist with internal and external audit processes as needed.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12+ years of proven experience in network security, including:
• Strong knowledge of network security fundamentals, encryption, and secure design principles
• Practical experience with Zscaler ZPA/ZIA and Zero Trust implementations in hybrid IT-OT environments
• Hands-on expertise with firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto)
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, SIEM tools, and incident response processes
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications (Any of the following)

• Cisco:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Expert (CCIE) – Security
• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate / Professional
• Zscaler:
• Zscaler Zero Trust Certified Associate
• Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator
• Palo Alto:
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Check Point:
• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
• Other Recognized Security Certifications:
• CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent