Digital Product Security Specialist

Are you passionate about digital solutions and cybersecurity? Are you an innovative problem solver who enjoys taking on new challenges? Would you like to be part of an exciting digitalization journey in the large, global organization SKF? 
Then don’t hesitate to grasp this opportunity and apply! 

Digital Product Security Specialist 

SKF has a diverse portfolio of digital solutions for the external market where cybersecurity is becoming more and more important driven by both business and legal requirements. This role is focused on the security of SKF’s digital hardware and software solutions as part of the Global Product Security function.

As Digital Product Security Specialist you will drive development and rollout of services and tools needed for securing both existing products and new developments. You will play a key role in the build-up of the Product security function and the related capabilities (e.g. Assurance, Incident management, Vulnerability management, Third-party risk management). In this role, you will work with multiple stakeholders across SKF ensuring long-term security as well as providing expertise and hands-on support when required. You will be part of SKF Technology Development in the department Digital Engineering & Innovation (DE&I), which includes around 160 people and plays a leading role in SKF’s digital transformation.  

Your day-to-day work 

• Drive the development and rollout globally of Digital Product Security capabilities, necessary processes, tools and interconnected services
• Identify, translate and communicate requirements from applicable legislation (EU Radio Equipment Directive, EU Cyber Resilience Act, etc.) and international standards (IEC 62443, etc.) for product/industrial cybersecurity
• Provide guidance and expertise around Product security topics to various Product teams globally in SKF
• Create, support and manage governance and documentation of your Digital Product Security capability(ies) within SKF Information Security Management System
• Manage (internal / external) delivery and progress reporting regarding build-up and rollout globally in SKF
• Deliver customized reports of service data to SKF Digital Product organizations and other stakeholders
• Drive improvements and contribute to overall implementation of Digital Product Security practices across SKF together with other capability owners  
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions with various stakeholders in scope of your capability ownership 

We expect you to have

• Academic degree in information technology / relevant field for Digital Product Security  
• Significant and proven experience from working with cybersecurity implementation and/or security testing of digital products (HW/SW/Solutions)  
• Strong interest to monitor and stay up-to-date in relevant topics for around product security / cybersecurity
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to plan and drive initiatives in a global organization  
• Solid knowledge and experience of working with different (security-related) standards and legislations like IEC 62443-3 and 62443-4, EU RED 2022/30 (EN 18031), EU GDPR or similar  
• Excellent facilitation skills and communication skills in English  
• Professional ability to engage with others and experienced in building relationships  

You will enjoy working here if you like to work in an innovative environment with focus on high speed in delivery. This is a highly interesting area with many ongoing activities at SKF and you will have a key role in a dynamic work setting. You are a team player who thrives in interaction with team members and stakeholders across different organizations and locations. You build relationships at all levels, are self-motivated, and have a strong drive and action-oriented mindset with a high sense of personal accountability. You are eager to learn and support others in their learning journey.   

We offer you   

• A job in an international environment
• The opportunity to be part of driving the digital transformation of SKF
• A place in a diverse team facing exciting challenges and varied tasks
• A role where your expertise is in demand within a priority area for SKF 

Additional information for you 
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden. Local contract. 

You will be part of a global team with Information- and Product Security Officers. The position will require frequent collaboration and networking via Teams, telephone, and e-mail. Occasional travelling may be necessary. 

You will report to the Head of Digital Product Security belonging to Digital Engineering & Innovation organization. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to Anna Barkin Johansson at Anna.Barkin.Johansson@skf.com (please note that we can’t accept applications via e-mail).  

Are you interested? 
…and meet the above requirements, please submit your application with CV no later than the 3rd of August. Kindly note that, due to the vacation period, the screening of applications will commence only after the application deadline. During this time, our availability may be limited, and responses may be delayed.  

 At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Recruitment Expert.