Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Seniority Level: Senior

Location: Luleå (SE)

Remote Work: 0%

Assignment Period: Oct 1, 2026 – May 2, 2027

Extent: 100%

Languages: Swedish and English

Assignment Description

Our client is an international industrial group that develops and maintains software, firmware, and hardware solutions for condition monitoring within industry. Their IoT solutions provide detailed health information and actionable insights into customers' machinery, helping to predict failures and prevent downtime. The company is now combining its experience with the latest technology in a major new initiative: developing the next-generation condition monitoring ecosystem.

The Cybersecurity Test Engineer role involves protecting the organization's products from cyber threats through test design and implementation, ultimately enhancing digital product security and the company's ability to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with and support an existing Cybersecurity Test Engineer in designing and implementing up-to-date strategies for robust product testing in accordance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement security test systems

Integrate security testing into product development and perform vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security scanning of products

Be responsible for the test laboratory equipment

Maintain the test rig equipment

Test for security breaches by regularly assessing products and systems for breaches or intrusions; detect intrusions and conduct thorough investigations into how they occurred

Report test results; in the event of a security gap, lead incident-response activities and conduct technical and forensic investigations into how the breach occurred and the extent of the damage

Conduct regular system tests and risk assessments to ensure systems operate efficiently and remain protected from potential threats

Develop company-wide best practices for security testing and educate colleagues on security software and effective ways to protect their products

Support customer-facing activities during development, when required

Requirements

A university degree, preferably in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field

Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Engineer, Test Engineer, or in a similar role

Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity risks associated with digital product security and related technologies

Knowledge of testing tools, technologies, and methods

Experience with network security protocols, security architecture, and IP networking

A self-motivated, driven, and action-oriented mindset with a strong sense of personal accountability

An open mindset and experience in agile development

Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in English

Willingness to travel occasionally, if required for specific activities

Preferred

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely

Strong attention to detail and a keen interest in staying up to date with the latest technologies and cybersecurity threats

Knowledge of product security standards such as EN 18031 and IEC 62443

At least three to five years of experience testing embedded systems

Solid programming experience in C, C++, and/or Python

Experience with Embedded Linux and Yocto

Tools & Technologies

Linux/Yocto

C, C++, and Python

Cybersecurity

ADO, Git, and GitHub

Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, Ethernet, eMMC, and wireless mesh networks

MQTT, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, U-Boot, and over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates