Security manager - Nordics

KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry — our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. We provide elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as maintenance and modernization solutions that add value throughout the lifecycle of any building.  

We are currently seeking a Security Manager Nordics to lead, coordinate, and further develop our security and protective security framework across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and the Baltic states. This role is ideal for a security professional with several years of experience who is ready to take the next step into a larger, international organization. 

You will collaborate with authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with national security legislation, EU regulations, and customer requirements. In this role, you will support senior leadership by enabling secure and compliant operations in security-sensitive environments, while actively driving security awareness and embedding security into regional business processes and decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and manage security vetting and clearance processes across the Nordics in line with national regulations and customer requirements  

• Act as the primary liaison with national security authorities, EU bodies, and relevant stakeholders  

• Ensure compliance with protective security legislation, contractual obligations, and internal policies  

• Advise senior leadership and business units on security risks, regulatory requirements, and protective security matters  

• Own, develop, and maintain security governance, policies, and procedures across the region  

• Lead business continuity planning and crisis preparedness to ensure organizational resilience  

• Manage and maintain information security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001), including audits and certifications  

• Oversee incident management, reporting, and follow-up of security-related events  

• Ensure secure handling of sensitive information in line with customer and regulatory requirements  

• Drive and promote a strong security culture and support business development within high-security sectors  

  Key Accountabilities  

• Ensure compliance with Nordic national security legislation, EU regulations, and customer security obligations  

• Enable business operations within security-sensitive and regulated environments  

• Maintain strong and trusted relationships with authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders  

• Safeguard the company’s reputation, compliance posture, and operational resilience in the Nordics  

Requirements  

• Swedish citizenship (additional citizenships acceptable) 

• 3-7 years of relevant experience within protective security, security management, or security sensitive operations

• Experience from a role such as Säkerhetsskyddschef , Deputy security manager , or Security consultant  

• Good understanding of Swedish and Nordic security protection legislation 

• Documented experience in business continuity planning and crisis management 

• Knowledge of information security principles and security governance frameworks 

• Ability to collaborate with authorities, customers, and senior internal stakeholders 

• Fluent in English (Nordic language skills are an advantage) 

• Eligible for security clearance 

Personal Qualities  

• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality  

• Strategic and operational mindset  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills  

• Ability to balance risk, compliance, and business needs  

• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach  

How to Apply  

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