Security Specialist

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

About the role:

As a security specialist you will manage security related personnel matters and manage security protection agreements, including special security assessments. You will process background checks and lead security interviews. You will be part of a team of six employees, specialized in areas such as personnel security, physical security and information security.

You will report to our Protective security manager and be located at Bränslegatan, Västerås. Some of your task requires that you work onsite, when possible you can work remotely. #LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead security interviews and dialogues
• Process background checks
• Advise managers and employees
• Manage the contact with authorities and external parts
• Manage security protection agreements, including special security assessments
• Administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Education with security focus or relevant experience for the role.
• 3+ years experience working with protective security
• Full professional proficiency in Swedish, written and spoken.
• Good knowledge in English

Meritorious:

• Knowledge in the Swedish protective security act
• Experience from a security sensitive field
• Experience in operational security work
• Experience in security protection agreements and contract management

Apply Today!

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

We carry out security vetting as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Wilhelm Klasson at klassow@westinghouse.com or +46 21-347903.

Union Agreement

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives:

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com

We offer

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace.

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture.

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program, potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse

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