Senior IT Security & Risk Officer – Automotive Sector (Gothenburg)

Company Description

Expand your career with a fast-growing global engineering team. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company where innovation and engineering go hand in hand. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality. These are the daily challenges for our 15,000 creative talents in over 30 countries.

As a developer with us, you will work with the latest technology in an exciting and global environment. Our customers collaborate with Google and other leading players to deliver world-class Android applications and services.

Job Description

Are you a proactive cybersecurity professional who balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution? We are looking for a Senior IT Security & Risk Officer to join our consultancy team. In this role, you will be embedded within the Digital Transformation organization of a major Automotive client, helping them improve cybersecurity capabilities while maintaining high business velocity.

The role is cross-functional, focusing on reducing business risks and fostering a "Security by Design" culture across a global digital services domain.

Key Responsibilities

As a consultant representing our firm, you will support our client’s security, risk management, and compliance efforts by:

• Risk Assessment: Performing and quality-assuring Threat Assessment and Remediation Analysis (TARA).
• Compliance & Standards: Ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, NIS2, and UNECE R155/R156 (Automotive Cyber Security Management Systems).
• Strategic Governance: Applying lean governance principles to maintain a strong risk posture without slowing down business delivery.
• Collaborative Security: Partnering with Enterprise Architecture and cross-functional DevSecOps teams to align security with product development.
• Audit & Operations: Supporting security audits and participating in global operational cybersecurity processes.
  
  

Qualifications

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Senior IT Security & Risk Officer – Automotive Sector

Are you a proactive cybersecurity professional who balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution? We are looking for a Senior IT Security & Risk Officer to join our consultancy team. In this role, you will be embedded within the Digital Transformation organization of a major Automotive client, helping them improve cybersecurity capabilities while maintaining high business velocity.

The role is cross-functional, focusing on reducing business risks and fostering a "Security by Design" culture across a global digital services domain.

Key Responsibilities

As a consultant representing our firm, you will support our client’s security, risk management, and compliance efforts by:

• Risk Assessment: Performing and quality-assuring Threat Assessment and Remediation Analysis (TARA).
• Compliance & Standards: Ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, NIS2, and UNECE R155/R156 (Automotive Cyber Security Management Systems).
• Strategic Governance: Applying lean governance principles to maintain a strong risk posture without slowing down business delivery.
• Collaborative Security: Partnering with Enterprise Architecture and cross-functional DevSecOps teams to align security with product development.
• Audit & Operations: Supporting security audits and participating in global operational cybersecurity processes.
  
  

Your Qualifications

We are looking for a relationship-driven consultant who thrives on continuous improvement and can motivate others toward better security practices.

Requirements

• Risk Mastery: Strong background in risk assessment, threat analysis (TARA), and security auditing.
• Cloud Architecture: Ability to review modern cloud services (specifically AWS) from a security perspective.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with global regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, CRA, and automotive-specific standards.
• Operational Experience: Proven track record in operational cybersecurity within a global environment.
• Mindset: A collaborative "bridge-builder" who understands how to apply CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) requirements in a business-centric way.
• Communication: Professional proficiency in English.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience within the Automotive industry.
• Work experience in Agile or Lean environments.
• Expertise in incident response, crisis management, or digital forensics.
  
  

Additional Information

What we offer

• Secure employment and working conditions according to Swedish labor law
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Assignments with Segula's valued customers, leading companies in their field
• The chance to use your skills to make a real difference for the future while having a dedicated consulting company as your support
• Become part of a growing network of skilled engineers
• Close relationship with your manager who supports you in your career development
  
  

To thrive in this role, we see that you enjoy collaborating and that you are proactive and take initiative. To apply for this position, you must have a valid work visa within the European Union. We value diversity and equality and place great importance on your personal qualities. We are recruiting continuously, so please apply today. At SEGULA Technologies, diversity, fairness and inclusion are central parts of our HR policy. Our services are open to everyone!