Senior IT/OT Security & Compliance Specialist

Sperton Global AS • Sweden, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced IT/OT Security & Compliance Specialist to join one of our clients in the energy sector in Figeholm, Sweden. In this role, you will act as a key link between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), ensuring secure, stable, and efficient operation of industrial systems and production environments. You will be responsible for supporting and developing OT infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity across production-critical systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production, maintenance, suppliers, and central IT teams, you will help ensure the availability, reliability, and security of industrial operations while supporting future technology investments and compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in industrial environments, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the security and modernization of critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field and 5–8+ years of relevant experience or Another relevant IT/technical degree combined with 15+ years of experience in IT/OT, cybersecurity, industrial systems, or a related field
• Experience working in industrial OT environments
• Strong understanding of networks, servers, and system integration
• Experience with industrial control systems such as Siemens, ABB, or Mitsubishi
• Experience with IT/OT cybersecurity, including areas such as segmentation, firewalls, patch management, and access control
• Knowledge of virtual environments and backup solutions (e.g., VMware, NetApp)
• Experience with MES, historian systems, or other production systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and support production-critical environments
• Fluent Swedish and English, both written and spoken
• Valid SSG-Entré certificate
• Ability to work primarily on-site in Figeholm, Sweden

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and improve industrial OT environments
• Support and secure PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial network systems
• Ensure secure integration between IT and OT environments
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls, segmentation, firewalls, patching, and access management
• Lead technical investigations, improvement initiatives, and investment projects
• Troubleshoot production-critical systems and support incident management
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance teams, suppliers, and IT functions
• Conduct risk assessments, documentation, and standardization activities
• Support compliance and security best practices across industrial systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior