Senior OT Security Specialist

Within our Operational Technology (OT) division in Project Delivery & Engineering we deliver and integrate digital solutions that support renewable energy production and ensure reliable operations. As the primary provider of digital solutions for Business Unit Offshore Wind and of Business Unit Onshore and Solar and Batteries we manage the entire value chain from bid acquisition to asset construction and operation focusing on Operational Technology (OT) and IT. Cybersecurity and compliance are critical pillars in this mission.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior OT Security Specialist - with proven track record in helping teams to implement security controls - to join our Security & Compliance team. Being part of first line of defence we are strengthening and maintaining the implementation of preventive and reactive security measures related to ISO 27001 ISO 27019 and directives such as NIS2 and CER all steered through our internal this role you will play a key part in ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving regulations translating complex requirements into practical solutions that create business value. The Security & Compliance team is a business enabler and your service- and collaborative mindset will ensure your success in this role.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and ongoing maturity of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and related compliance frameworks including NIS2 across the organization.
• Translate ISMS requirements and best practices into clear actionable procedures and work instructions for leadership and employees.
• Plan and facilitate risk assessments advise on synergies between identified risks and connect findings to planned projects.
• Interface with colleagues in 1st line internal stakeholders and 2nd line of defence - supporting internal activities leading up to audits during audits and afterwards by consulting on mitigative actions to close non-compliances findings.
• Support the organization in fulfilling compliance responsibilities to maintain a high level of compliance risk coverage.

Your work will span strategic planning hands-on implementation and facilitating procedures and documentation work ensuring robust security and compliance practices.

Key Tasks

• Lead the internal adaptation and continues maturity of compliance with Vattenfall SMS protecting our spinning assets and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 ISO 27019 NIS2 and CER directives.
• Coordination & Follow-up: Drive the compliance aspect of project ensuring progress monitor deliverables and contribute with data presentations and reporting.
• Documentation & Quality Assurance: Review and develop processes guidelines and standards to ensure accuracy relevance and accessibility.
• Audit & Compliance: Participate in internal and external audits manage deviations and ensure systems and procedures meet directive requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Support colleagues in compliance efforts and foster a strong cooperative work environment.

Qualifications :

You have experience in compliance SMS implementation or quality management within a technical industrial or production environment. You are structured analytical and thrive in roles where you create clarity and make things happen - even in areas lacking structure. You communicate clearly at all organizational levels and enjoy being a key player in identifying solving and implementing solutions. You foster collaboration and enjoy enabling others making them knowledgably and capable in maturing control implementation.

Additionally you bring:

• Experience with compliance information security or quality systems across requirement scoping reviewing and assessing solutions.
• Ability to balance regulatory requirements with value-driven implementation.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and preferably NIS2 ISO 27019 or IEC 62443.
• Strong skills in conveying complex topics in a clear practical manner.
• Experience in planning and coordinating activities in large organizations.
• Excellent written communication skills and command of the English language.
• Personal qualities: proactive independent structured and collaborative.
• We welcome candidates from a wide range of educational backgrounds; and experience from the energy sector is or an engineering degree is considered an advantage.

Additional Information :

Our offer 
Good remuneration a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

More Information 
We welcome your application in English no later than 21/06/2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 
 
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Adam Hammond via  

Commitment to Diversity

Vattenfall is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements staff engagement forums and services to support all our employees.

We are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation. 
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time