Cyber Security Specialist

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.

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Security is a core part of how we scale quantum computing responsibly. In this role, you help protect the digital assets and intellectual property behind our systems, software, and day to day work across locations. You will play an essential part in a growing security team at IQM, with clear ownership in your area and support from colleagues and partners. We prioritise work based on risk and impact, and you will work closely with IT, engineering, and external vendors to build security that is practical, reliable, and sustainable.

What will I be doing?

• Improve security standards, procedures, and controls, and help teams apply them in real work
• Strengthen data and network security in environments and contribute to improvements of products
• Identify threats in IT and OT environments and in software, and drive mitigation plans end to end
• Conduct regular vulnerability and technical security assessments across infrastructure, services, and software
• Assist in triage security incidents and support incident response to reduce impact and restore normal operations quickly
• Support threat detection and threat hunting activities, including SOC monitoring and EDR operations
• Help with tuning of security tooling and workflows, including identity and access management practices
• Partner with cross functional teams and vendors to design and implement secure systems, applications, and infrastructure
  
  

What skills do I need?

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 3 years of experience in cyber security and or information security roles
• Solid understanding of the cyber security landscape, modern attack paths, and security best practices
• Hands on experience with vulnerability assessment and management, and turning findings into fixes
• Experience with incident response, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, and follow up actions
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and threat management
• Experience with IAM concepts and access controls
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and communicate clearly during incidents
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Comfort working in an international environment with different cultures and time zones
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience with security monitoring and incident response tooling
• Experience with cloud security and identity and access management
• Scripting skills such as Python or Bash
• Any relevant security certification
• Knowledge of AI guardrails, as well as offensive and defensive use of AI
  
  

What can I expect from IQM?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment
  
  

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