IT Security Service Owner

At YIT we are committed to empowering innovation and driving digital transformation across all areas of our business. We foster a collaborative environment where technology creativity and passion meet. As we continue to expand our capabilities we are looking for a dedicated IT Security Service Owner to lead and enhance our security services.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Service Owner to join our team in Helsinki-Uusimaa this role you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the organizations IT security services ensuring the protection of our digital assets and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role ensures that security services are aligned with business needs meets compiance requirements and operate efficiently and securely accross the enterprice.

• Lead the development implementation and maintenance of IT security services (e.g identity and access- cyber security and  vulnerability management) 
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities
• Manage the incident response process including coordinating with relevant stakeholders during security incidents including privacy related incident management
• Oversee the implementation and management of security tools and technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into all IT services and projects
• Participate in projects that have special high security clearance requirements
• Develop and maintain documentation for IT security processes procedures and standards
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats technologies and industry trends in IT security
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT security team fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Report on security metrics and KPIs to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
• 5 years of experience in IT security with a proven track record in service management
• Proficiency in various cybersecurity tools and technologies
• Proficiency of Microsoft Security products (e.g EntraID Defender Pureview Sentinel)
• Expertise in risk assessment management and security incident response
• Project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in leading and mentoring IT security teams
• In-depth understanding of IT security best practices frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR NIS2)
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM or ITIL are highly desirable
• Familiarity with service management principles and their application in IT security
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Finland and internationally as required

Why YIT 

We at YIT build better living cooperation with our employees partners and cities we build homes where dreams come true and work premises where people feel at home. We build urban spaces that last from generation to generation and make sure that countries with challenging weather conditions have top infrastructure. Our people are our greatest resource and it is our priority to take good care of them. We are a significant European player with a warm heart. 

At YIT we are committed to four cultural cornerstones: customer-oriented high performance learning and human focus. We understand our customers needs and develop our business together with them. We set the bar high in everything we do leading with knowledge and by example. We constantly strive to improve our skills and develop. Humanity is reflected in our safety the well-being of our staff and excellent leadership.

Interested

Please submit your application by 24.1.2026. However please note that we may start reviewing the applications already during the application period.

If you have further questions regarding the position you can contact Jukka Vänttinen at  between 7 January and 23 January Monday to Friday from 16:00 to 17:30 (EET) 

We build and develop sustainable living environments: functional and attractive homes future-proof public and commercial buildings infrastructure to support the green transition as well as industrial production and energy facilities to support our customers processes. YITs vision is to be the expert partner in developing sustainable homes spaces and cities - for a good life. There are approximately 4100 professionals in our team and our revenue in 2024 was EUR 1.8 billion. YIT Corporations shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time