Senior IT Security Specialist
- Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
- Multiple locations
- Hybrid
Join our Security & IT Governance team at Lendo Group, which focuses on protecting our digital assets and ensuring compliance with industry standards. We are committed to maintaining a secure environment while fostering innovation and growth.
We seek a highly skilled Senior IT Security Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial in implementing robust security measures, ensuring operational security, and advising the Head of Security & IT Governance in maintaining a comprehensive security strategy. You will be instrumental in fortifying our systems and products. You will be conducting security assessments, implementing best practices, and ensuring the integrity and resilience of our digital assets. The position covers all brands within Lendo Group in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and reports to the Head of Security & IT Governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vulnerability management
- Security documentation
- NIST CSF compliance
- Security awareness
- Incident management
- Team advisory
- Security tool management
- Design and develop security strategy
- Security by design
Skills & Requirements
Technical skills:
- Proficiency in vulnerability scanning tools (Wiz, Detectify, Vulcan).
- Strong understanding of NIST CSF and mitigation techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages.
- Knowledge of Cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
Experience:
- Extensive experience in security roles. Preferably with a background in software development and secure coding practices.
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with bug bounty programs and security documentation.
Soft skills:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
Nice to have:
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
- Knowledge of pentesting.
- Experience in writing policies and procedures and performing audits.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations (ISO 2700x, GDPR, PSD2, DORA).
- A good understanding of the cyber security threat landscape.
- Good knowledge of OWASP Top 10.
While a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred, we understand that relevant experience can be just as valuable. We encourage candidates with strong practical experience in IT security to apply, even if they do not meet the formal education requirements.
Note, if the matching candidates apply, we can fill the position before the job ad extends.
Questions? You are welcome to get in touch with Fredrik Regn, Head of Security and IT Governance, at: fredrik.regn@lendo.group
Great Place to Work
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Cherry on top: Fruits and drinks are always available at the office, and we add an extra 500 SEK per month for snacks, food, or soft drinks.
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Pension: ITP1
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Extra paid parental leave: After 1 year of employment, you will be eligible for additional parental pay.
About the company
Lendo, part of Lendo Group, is a leading marketplace for loans. On our marketplace people seek guidance, browse, get and manage consumer loans, car loans, credit cards, business loans and mortgages. Today we operate in Scandinavia including 250+ employees working each day to empower people to make smart financial decisions that actually make a difference in their lives. Since our humble beginning back in 2007, we have helped thousands of people get a fair price on loans, get in control and let the lenders compete for their business.
Since the launch, we have worked hard to make the market for loans more transparent and digital. After the success in Sweden, we expanded into the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Denmark.
Since 2009 Lendo is also a part of the Vend family of brands.
Lendo has always been about helping people keep control over their personal finances and lenders finding quality customers. As a leader in our category, we have made it easier for people to get a fair price on loans, often reducing their interest substantially.
We believe in a market built on trust and transparency. This is why we strive for openness between our customers and partners.
We're here to help people make smart financial decisionsThat’s our purpose – and it guides everything we do. We believe in transparency, trust, and always putting the customer first.
Learning is part of our everyday lifeWe call it Everyday Learning – we grow through knowledge sharing, feedback, and courageous mistakes. With our Skill Sprints, personal and professional development becomes a natural part of the workday.
We win as a teamCommunity drives us. We support one another, share knowledge, and celebrate together – from casual fika and after-work hangouts to hackathons and the Lendo Group Awards!
Change is in our DNAWe’re a company in constant motion – here, you’ll have the chance to influence, experiment, and make a real impact. Personal initiative and continuous learning are at the heart of our culture.
The Lendo StoryFounded in 2007, Lendo has grown into one of the Nordic region’s leading comparison services for personal loans, business loans, and mortgages. Through trust and transparency, we create a safe and reliable experience for both users and lenders.
Fredrik Regn | Contact Person
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