Senior IT/OT Security & Compliance Specialist
Join as a Senior IT/OT Security & Compliance Specialist in Sweden, securing industrial systems, OT networks, and critical production environments while driving cybersecurity initiatives.
Location: Figeholm, Sweden
Assignment Period: 2026-06-15 to 2027-03-31 (Extension possible – with potential for permanent employment)
Scope: 100% Full-Time
Work Model: Primarily On-site (some remote work within Sweden may be possible)
Language Requirements: Fluent Swedish and English (mandatory)
Apply Before: 2026-06-24
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced IT/OT Security & Compliance Specialist to join one of our clients in the energy sector in Figeholm, Sweden. In this role, you will act as a key link between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), ensuring secure, stable, and efficient operation of industrial systems and production environments. You will be responsible for supporting and developing OT infrastructure, strengthening cybersecurity across production-critical systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production, maintenance, suppliers, and central IT teams, you will help ensure the availability, reliability, and security of industrial operations while supporting future technology investments and compliance requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys working in industrial environments, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the security and modernization of critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and improve industrial OT environments
Support and secure PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial network systems
Ensure secure integration between IT and OT environments
Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls, segmentation, firewalls, patching, and access management
Lead technical investigations, improvement initiatives, and investment projects
Troubleshoot production-critical systems and support incident management
Collaborate with operations, maintenance teams, suppliers, and IT functions
Conduct risk assessments, documentation, and standardization activities
Support compliance and security best practices across industrial systems
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field and 5–8+ years of relevant experience or Another relevant IT/technical degree combined with 15+ years of experience in IT/OT, cybersecurity, industrial systems, or a related field
Experience working in industrial OT environments
Strong understanding of networks, servers, and system integration
Experience with industrial control systems such as Siemens, ABB, or Mitsubishi
Experience with IT/OT cybersecurity, including areas such as segmentation, firewalls, patch management, and access control
Knowledge of virtual environments and backup solutions (e.g., VMware, NetApp)
Experience with MES, historian systems, or other production systems
Ability to troubleshoot and support production-critical environments
Fluent Swedish and English, both written and spoken
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work primarily on-site in Figeholm, Sweden
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Figeholm, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
