Secutity Specialist
Date: Jun 12, 2025
Location: Trollhattan, SE
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Security Specialist with a strong strategic mindset to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of information security, governance, and project management. You will play a key role in shaping our security posture by defining requirements, aligning with regulatory frameworks, and driving security initiatives across the organization.
This is not a hands-on technical or architecture-heavy role. Instead, you will focus on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring security is embedded in business processes and projects.
Job Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of information security strategies and policies
• Define and manage security requirements for projects, systems, and business processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security governance and compliance
• Conduct risk assessments and support mitigation planning
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating security needs into actionable plans
• Stay current with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g., KSF and ISM but also awareness of ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR)
Job Qualifications
• Fluent in English and Swedish
• Experience in information security, defense compliance, or security governance within regulated industries
• Familiarity with Swedish security protection laws, including Säkerhetsskyddslagen, KSF, and ISM
• Strong skills in project coordination, stakeholder communication, and documentation
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements in a practical business context
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
We place high value on personal suitability, including collaboration and initiative.
Application
Form of employment: Permanent
Location: Sweden, Trollhättan.
The selection process takes place continuosly. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait with your application!
Last date for application: 2025-08-31
For more information, please contact hiring manager:
Jonas Karlsson
jonas.jk.karlsson@gknaerospace.com
The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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