Aurora Engineering AB
IT Security & Risk Officer
Aurora Engineering ABSweden17 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering, Information Technology
We are seeking a proactive IT Security & Risk Officer to support cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance activities across the organization. This role is cross-functional and combines strategic development with hands-on execution, focusing on strengthening cybersecurity capabilities while maintaining a high level of business value delivery.

The ideal candidate will work closely with enterprise architecture teams, DevSecOps teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment between security practices, architecture, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and quality assure Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARAs).
  • Participate in and support security audits.
  • Support and maintain operational cybersecurity processes.
  • Drive a Security by Design culture across development and operational teams.
  • Support the organization in ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, NIS2, UNECE R155/R156, and related security standards.
  • Apply lean governance principles to improve efficiency while maintaining strong risk management practices.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and cross-functional DevSecOps teams to align security with architecture, product development, and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong background in risk assessment, threat analysis (TARA), and security auditing.
  • Experience reviewing modern cloud services from a security architecture perspective.
  • Strong understanding of security best practices ensuring CIA principles (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
  • Experience working with security standards and regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2, CRA, UNECE R155/R156.
  • Hands-on operational cybersecurity experience in a global environment.
  • Strong communication skills with professional proficiency in English.
  • A collaborative, initiative-driven professional who enjoys driving continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AWS cloud security.
  • Experience in the automotive industry.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Knowledge of incident response, crisis management, or digital forensics.

Personal Competencies

  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Proactive and improvement-driven attitude
  • Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

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