Information & IT Security Consultants Umeå
Summary
Long-term consultant assignment (up to four hires) delivering information and IT security operations for a client in Umeå, Sweden, working mostly remotely. Day-to-day work covers cybersecurity analysis, penetration testing, incident management, log monitoring, and maintenance of Check Point firewall and security platforms in public-sector and healthcare environments.
Information & IT Security Consultants – Umeå
Location: Umeå, Sweden
Working Model: Mostly Remote
Contract Type: Consultant / Sub-consultant
Start: Immediate
End: 31 December 2029
Extension Option: Until 31 December 2030
Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
About the Assignment
We are looking for a team of up to four experienced Information & IT Security Consultants for a long-term assignment within cybersecurity and IT security.
The assignment covers security operations, technical support, security analysis, maintenance of security infrastructure, and information security activities.
The work is primarily remote, with the assignment location being Umeå, Sweden.
Key Responsibilities
The consultants may work with:
- Cybersecurity analysis
- Information security classification
- Penetration testing
- Security incident management
- Log monitoring and analysis
- Troubleshooting of technical security components
- Firewall infrastructure support and maintenance
- Security platform administration
- Security monitoring and operational support
- Technical investigation and problem resolution
- Knowledge sharing and skills transfer
- Participation in information and IT security projects
Some activities may require security classification/clearance.
Required Team Profile
The team should collectively meet competency level 2 in Information Security.
The team will consist of up to four consultants, including:
- At least three consultants with documented experience with Check Point security products
- At least two consultants with documented IT security experience within a healthcare environment
- Consultants with experience in demanding public-sector assignments
- Consultants with relevant education, training, or certifications related to information and IT security
- Strong communication skills in Swedish and English
Required Experience
Candidates should have experience with several of the following:
- Check Point security products
- Firewall infrastructure
- Network security
- Cybersecurity
- Information security
- Security incident management
- Log analysis and monitoring
- Penetration testing
- Security troubleshooting
- Security platforms
- Information security classification
- IT security operations
- Public-sector environments
- Healthcare IT security environments
Candidate Profile
We are looking for experienced security professionals who can work independently and as part of a consulting team.
You should have practical experience in information and IT security, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with complex security environments.
Experience from public-sector and healthcare environments is highly relevant.
Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, is required.
Assignment Details
Role: Information & IT Security Consultant
Team: Up to 4 consultants
Location: Umeå, Sweden
Working Model: Mostly Remote
Start: Immediate
End: 31 December 2029
Extension: Possible until 31 December 2030
Contract: Consultant / Sub-consultant
Security: Security classification may be required for certain activities
How to Apply
Please submit an updated CV including:
- Information and IT security experience
- Check Point experience and products used
- Firewall and security platform experience
- Cybersecurity and incident management experience
- Penetration testing experience
- Public-sector experience
- Healthcare IT security experience
- Relevant certifications and training
- Swedish and English proficiency
- Availability
- Current location
Application deadline: 1 October 2026