Senior IT security specialist - Nordea - Copenhagen

Would you like to work in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) area with focus on mainframe and RACF? We are now looking for a Senior IT security specialist to support Nordea in the ongoing IAM development.   

At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger. 

About this opportunity

Welcome to the IAM Identity Direcctory Engineering team. We add value by developing the security and compliance in the IAM area. As Senior IT security specialist in IAM, you’ll play a valuable role in continue to strengthen the IAM area in Nordea to protect the bank and our customers.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Senior IT security specialidst with focus on mainframe and RACF you will be required to have a strong security mindset and be a mainframe technical security expert, on all security design and implementation matters. The IT security specialist must maintain a current understanding of the architecture and design of the security capabilities of all systems software and applications on the mainframe, as well as understanding all internal and peripheral devices connecting to the mainframe hardware.

The IT security specialist is also required to maintain a current understanding of the latest security threats and trends, Nordea’s security policy and standards, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

This is a role that requires the individual to direct and prioritise change initiatives, to ensure Nordea’s mainframe environments maintain a strong security posture.

You’ll join a highly experieced and motivated team of IAM engineers with strong security focus. The role is based in either Sweden or Denmark.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Detailed technical experience with operating systems, including z/OS and z/VM. This must include in-depth skills and knowledge of security features in the operating system, major subsystems and security system (RACF).

• Highly experienced in testing controls, including penetration testing and ethical hacking – must be able to risk assess and articulate control deficiencies to stakeholders in a manner whereby the risk(s) to the business are understood.

• Security Management in Distributed environments is desirable (not essential) since the Security Engineer will interface with other non-mainframe Security Engineers to ensure end-to-end security.

• Strong security mindset with focus on building a secure mainframe environment

Your experience and background:  

• Long experience in mainframe with focus on RACF

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 17 September 2020. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Guy Andersson, guy.andersson@nordea.com, +46708138923.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

About Nordea

We are the largest financial services group in the Nordic region and one of the biggest banks in Europe. Our employees add value to our customers and society by sharing a wide range of competencies within finance, tech, business, risk and compliance. Read more about us at nordea.com