Cyber Security Lead

Join us and take your career to the next level We’re looking for a Cyber Security Lead who is ready to embed robust, practical security measures into the digital solutions that power our global machinery. In this role, you won’t just be enforcing compliance - you’ll be a key architect of digital trust across Kalmar Digital Solutions. By acting as the bridge between development teams, internal divisions, and the broader Kalmar cyber security community, you will provide the critical guidance needed to safeguard cloud platforms and IoT-driven offerings. It’s a front-row seat to our technological evolution, giving you the platform to drive proactive security processes, run threat modeling reviews, and shape the secure development practices that protect our business and customers worldwide. In this role you will report to the Chief SW Architect and the location is Tampere, Finland. If you are a self-driven security professional eager to put your risk management expertise and technical skills to the test in a collaborative, modern AWS environment, we’d love to meet you! What are your key responsibilities: Process Development & Secure Lifecycle: Own and advance the Secure Development Lifecycle and cyber security yearly clock within Digital Solutions, ensuring compliance with key standards (e.g., IEC 62443). Practical Risk Management & Threat Modeling: Organize and lead project security reviews, helping development teams identify threats, analyze risks, and implement pragmatic mitigation strategies. Organization-Wide Advocacy & Education: Act as a trusted advisor across Kalmar divisions, translating technical security requirements into actionable practices for non-security stakeholders. Community & Collaboration: Participate actively in company-wide security initiatives, working alongside internal teams, external consultants, and the broader Kalmar cyber security community Proactive Threat Identification: Continually evaluate and prioritize top security risks facing cloud, IoT, and software offerings, driving continuous improvement across development pipelines. What we offer you: "Respect is how we work - across departments, across borders, across job titles." Rewards that truly count: Enjoy meaningful rewards that support your everyday life and well-being, including a company mobile phone, a flexible Edenred benefit for lunch, commuting, or wellness services, and comprehensive healthcare through Mehiläinen, enhanced by our health insurance fund for additional coverage and peace of mind. Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard. Work-life balance: We prioritise work-life balance, providing flexible working hours and a hybrid work model tailored to meet both your needs and those of your team in Helsinki. Purpose that drives change: You’ll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You’ll be in the driver’s seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner. People who move together: You’ll collaborate with leadership teams and global experts who build lasting relationships through deep industry connection, shared insights, and a commitment to sustainability. Become part of our global network of 5,300 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world. What you bring to the role: Academic Foundation: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). Core Security Experience: Proven background applying cyber security principles, network and data security fundamentals, and security tools directly within software or system development projects. Methodological Understanding: Experience with Secure Development Lifecycles, threat modeling, and practical frameworks (such as IEC 62443 or ISO 27001). Communication & Critical Thinking: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex security risks in practical, clear terms to cross-functional teams. Desired Extras: Experience with cloud and IoT security (AWS), secure coding, security auditing, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), or AI/ML applications in security operations is considered a strong plus. Language Skills: Professional fluency in both spoken and written English. Ready to elevate your career? Apply today! If you recognize yourself in this profile and are ready to shape the security foundation that powers our digital solutions, we want to hear from you! We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the most suitable candidate is identified. Closing Date: 30/9/2026