Security Lead - IT Platform

Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, is seeking a Security Lead to drive end-to-end platform security across Compute & Networks, Public Cloud, and End User Services. You will own and improve core security services across IT and OT.

Responsibilities

• Own Endpoint Protection (Microsoft Defender, Symantec): strategy, roadmap, policies, SLAs/SLOs, operations, tuning, coverage


• Own Privileged Access Management (PAM) for IT and OT, incl. Entra ID PIM


• Define security guardrails and secure baselines; review and approve exceptions


• Act as technical incident commander; lead post-incident reviews and structural fixes


• Manage vendors, licenses, budgets; optimize cost and tool rationalization


• Ensure audit/compliance readiness (ISO 27001/27002, NIS2, GDPR)

Collaboration

• Partner with SOC/CSIRT on detections, tuning, hunting, playbooks, incident response


• Align with CISO/Cyber on strategy, risk appetite, policies, exceptions, audits


• Embed guardrails in platform designs; drive remediation, patching, segmentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Information Security or equivalent experience


• 5+ years in cyber security; 3+ years operating platform security at scale


• Technical: Endpoint protection (Defender, Symantec), PAM (IT/OT), Entra ID PIM, Azure/M365 hardening and log ingestion, Windows/Linux security


• Competencies: ITIL service management, vendor management, risk assessment, stakeholder communication, change leadership, coaching mindset

What we offer

• Impact at global scale in complex IT/OT environments


• Ownership and autonomy over core security services


• Modern tools across cloud, endpoint, and identity


• Training, certifications, and growth opportunities


• Collaborative, international culture


• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Miikka Enbuske, miikka.enbuske(at)outokumpu.com

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter in English till the 22.02.2026. The position might be filled before the final application date, thus, please do not hesitate to apply earlier!

The selected candidate will be required to pass a security clearance vetting and health check (including drug tests) before commencing employment