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Saab

Head of Security Engineering

Saab

. Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders within the area .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Security Engineering and Architecture, with a strong focus on security-by-design principles and modern security technologies. Proven ability to lead teams, drive security transformation initiatives, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Security EngineeringSecurity ArchitectureZero TrustCloud SecurityStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Security-By-DesignSecurity Engineering PracticesAutomation InitiativesModern Security ArchitecturesCyber Resilience
Soft Skills
People LeadershipTalent DevelopmentCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Modern Security TechnologiesSecure Development PracticesCloud Adoption
Certifications & Qualifications
Security Vetting
Industry Keywords
Defence IndustryRegulated IndustriesSecurity-Sensitive Industries

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, develop and engage employees and leaders within the area
  • Lead the development of Saab's security engineering capabilities and services
  • Define and drive the strategy and roadmap for Security Engineering
  • Drive security-by-design across platforms, applications and infrastructure
  • Strengthen security architecture, engineering standards and secure development practices
  • Enable modern security technologies, automation and Zero Trust capabilities
  • Support secure cloud adoption and platform modernisation
  • Improve cyber resilience through scalable security capabilities and engineering practices
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, vendors and partners to strengthen Saab's security capabilities and resilience
  • Work as part of the IT Security & Compliance Operations management team
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology leaders, architects, vendors and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Academic degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong people leadership and talent development skills
  • Extensive experience within Security Engineering, Security Architecture or related security domains
  • Strong understanding of security-by-design, modern security architectures and security engineering practices
  • Experience driving security transformation, automation or modernisation initiatives
  • Understanding of Zero Trust, cloud security and modern security technologies
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience from the defence industry or other highly regulated and security-sensitive industries is considered an advantage
  • Fluency in both Swedish and English, both written and spoken
  • Must pass security vetting based on current regulations around security protection
  • Additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Some travel to meet with teams and business stakeholders
  • Opportunity to grow beyond and develop professionally through challenges and smart inventions