Data Security Engineer - Cryptography

Company Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 20,000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We now want to make fossil free living possible within one generation and we are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system.

Job Description

Data center

The Data center & Cloud operations team in Vattenfall is responsible for all infrastructure on-premise and cloud based operations. We have a single cloud provide strategy and use Azure for all cloud activities.

IT in Vattenfall has a "cloud first" strategy. Due to laws and regulations, among other things, this is not 100% possible.
As a result, we also have a fair amount of applications that needs to retain in our own on -premise data centers.
 

Your Job as Data Security Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Security Engineer who can be the expert in the areas of encryption and key management. In this new position,  you will focus on encryption and key management where you will have the freedom to design, implement, and manage cryptographic systems, encryption technologies, and key management processes. You will work with various teams to ensure that encryption standards and processes are maintained, and that cryptographic keys are securely managed and protected throughout their lifecycle.

Your key activities will be:

• Design and implement encryption and key management processes to ensure the security of data in transit and at rest
• Develop and maintain cryptographic key management policies, procedures, and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cryptographic systems into applications, platforms, and infrastructure
• Develop and maintain Hardware Security Module (HSM) security policies and procedures
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to cryptographic systems and key management processes
• Develop, test and maintain disaster recovery plans for cryptographic systems and key management processes
• Research on new encryption technologies and assess their applicability to the organization
• Provide technical guidance and training to other team members on cryptographic systems and key management processes
• Participate in audits and compliance assessments related to cryptographic systems and key management processes
• Manage centralized key lifecycle in enterprise environments.
• Experience or understanding of Azure Key Vault or KMS, nice to have experience with PKI and certificate LCM.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate

Will you become our Cryptography expert and help us become fossil free in one generation?

And do you enjoy creating efficient and lean encryption and key management solutions? Then this is your job! Furthermore you bring:

• Some years of experience in cryptography and key management technologies
• Experience with cryptographic protocols
• Experience with HSM and key management products

Additional Information

Our contribution towards fossil free living within one generation

In Vattenfall IT, we:

• Accelerate digitalization and innovation
• Create customer value in a close business and IT partnership to reach the “Power Climate Smarter Living” vision
• Promote the mindset and behavior to establish a learning culture and positive digital mindset
• Run stable, secure, efficient and compliant IT services

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that striving for diversity helps building a more profitable, efficient and attractive company. Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of age, religion, gender identity & expression, sexual identity, disability and ethnic background.

What we offer

We offer an exciting and challenging job where you work close to business as well as to technology. You will have the chance to broaden your area of expertise even more and gain a solid understanding of the energy utility business as well. Vattenfall wants to be your employer of choice and offers excellent primary and fringe benefits. Besides being a challenging and inspiring place to work, we value a great work atmosphere, hybrid working and an excellent work-life balance. We want to be the best in what we do. We offer good remuneration, attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Location: Stockholm (Solna) or Germany (Berlin or Hamburg). Some travel between locations is part of the job.

Our Organization

Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With around 20,000 colleagues Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to a sustainable society – people like you.

Vattenfall IT is the internal provider of IT for the entire Vattenfall Group. With 1.400 employees located in Germany, Poland, The Netherlands and Sweden, we contribute to our international business success. Every day, we deliver to make sure that Vattenfall runs ever more effectively and efficiently. We drive initiatives for Vattenfall through collaboration: within Strategic Development; with our colleagues in the business; and with outside partners. Trust from our stakeholders; holistic perspective; and strong competence are key assets and critical success factors.

More Information

For additional specific technical information about this vacancy announcement please contact Erik Hoogendoorn on +31652504510. For further information regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Folmer Koper +31 638710915.

Please apply directly with your English CV and cover letter through our website.