If IT Security is an If Group organization supporting If´s insurance business by maintain and develop cyber security actions within the entire If.
If’s IT Security team provides security capabilities associated to the total infrastructure area.
Our task is to review and assess the potential risk of new industry threats, as well as implement and manage technologies capable of detecting, investigating, and/or eliminating those threats.
We are looking for a new Cloud Security Architect for IT Security team to work in the Cloud Security area where main responsibility is in the Cloud security. Our team is working with the business and IT architects as well as driving our own security initiatives to plan, build, deploy security controls within If’s environment.
About The Role
As a Cloud Security Architect, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of cloud-based systems within our organization.
Your expertise will be focused on Microsoft Azure, but you may also work with other cloud platforms such as Google Cloud.
Main responsibilities:
Security Leadership and Architecture
- Act as a lead evangelist on security-related subjects related to Microsoft Azure, public cloud, container technologies, infrastructure transformation, networking, and data center operations.
- Create secure design recommendations for cloud applications, covering areas such as data protection, key management, authentication, and authorization.
Subject Matter Expertise
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on cloud security for our organization.
- Develop standards, policies, and procedures best practices documentation.
- Participate in working groups to tailor the company’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments.
Risk Assessment and Communication
- Translate security and technical requirements into business requirements.
- Communicate security risks to different audiences, ranging from business leaders to engineers.
Technical Solutions
- Design technical solutions, including creating prototypes and proofs of concept while maintaining a security mindset.
- Collaborate closely with application developers and system administrators to deliver creative solutions to complex technology challenges and business requirements.
Who are you?
You have a security-oriented mindset with strong knowledge of cloud security principles and practices, and you have excellent communication skills to address client information security concerns. You are familiar with Azure security architecture and Azure Security portal. You have an ability to create and implement secure design patterns.
You also have:
- A relevant degree such as Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Business, Technical, Engineering, Information Systems, Design, Education, Information Security, or Information Technology is preferred.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, TOGAF and cloud technology-related ones from Microsoft and Google are valuable but not mandatory.
Additional facts and recruitment process
Application deadline: Last date to apply is 6th of October
Location: Turku, Espoo, Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen.
To apply for the position: Please attach your CV and answer the questions on the application form. Please notice that we are not able to handle any applications via email.
Travelling: Some travelling will be required since the role has responsibility throughout the countries in which If operates.
Background check: Final candidates will undergo a background check before a job offer can be presented.
For more information regarding the position, please contact Mika Rintamäki, Head of IT Security +358503291855, mika.rintamaki@if.fi.
We are eager to hear from you!
About Us
We are If. Our purpose is to give people confidence today to shape their tomorrow.
To make this possible, trust is our backbone. We stay ahead and challenge ourselves to grow. And we always put our hearts into it – because it takes more than bright minds to make brilliant things happen.
We are the leading insurance company in the Nordics/Baltics and a stable employer with 7,900 dedicated professionals. But most importantly, we are protectors of people, enablers of companies and encouragers of dreams. With our joint force of expertise and engagement we always stand by our customers’ side. Giving them the security and the confidence to be curious, explore new worlds, start new businesses and live their lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer, convinced that a diverse and inclusive work culture boosts innovation and the growth of intellectual capital in many ways. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. It is the different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each of us have and share, that will make a difference.
Come and join us!
