Network Security Specialist

Job ID: 3425

Would you like to work in complex network environment dealing with large network installations and the newest technology in the area? We are now looking for a Network security expert to support our strategi. Designing our network platform to meet our business requirement and expectation as for today and bring Nordea further into the future.

In Nordea, we’re harnessing the power of technology to reinvent the future of banking. A tech revolution is underway – and you can make an impact. Though we’re a Nordic bank, we’re also one of the largest IT employers in Tricity and Warsaw. Working with international teams in an inspiring working environment, you’ll have lots of opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Network security. Would you like to be part of a journey. were we add value by providing  full lifecycle of the  network platform, defining the overall network operational strategy, ensuring technology health, alignment towards business needs and cost-effective continuous improvement. As a Network security specialist, you’ll play a valuable role in providing to our customers  high quality and reliable services based High level design and architecture. As Network security specialist you will play together with your Nordic colleagues and your colleagues in Poland an important role in our success to reach that goal.

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Together with your colleagues develop and maintain our Network security roadmap and design within DDoS protection and secure that implementation of new features are aligned with the overall achitecture
• Identify possibilities within the current architecture in order to achieve less complexity and reduced cost and risk
• Pro-actively drive the creation and maintenance of the network DDoS protection area based on wide end-to-end understanding
• Have close cooperation within the network domain, Strategic Programs and stakeholders
• Advise Application Providers and Owners about risks and opportunities
• Participating in our network and cyber security communities
• Setting the strategy direction for the future, together with the infrastructure Platform owner’s
• Following up on project initiatives and their progress

You’ll join a new, challenging team with big influence on shape of Nordea Network. The role is based in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Gdynia or Warsaw. 

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:

• Structured mindset and ability to work strategic as well as tactical and operational
• Self-driven and pro-actively suggest or decide solutions even when unclear boundaries or requirements 
• Great communicator and negotiator with a courage to challenge solution and decisions to have best possible outcome for Nordea
• Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understand the network DDoS protection platform demands from a business perspective
• Deep understand of service requirements for complex infrastructure solutions, combined with strategic mindset
• You are able to translate desired business outcomes to technical requirements
• Understand the interdependencies between IT services and business processes
• You are able to  work in Agile SAFe framework

 
Your experience and background:  

• Strong communication skills
• Strong conflict management, resolution skills and quality control skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High Expierience working with design and architecture in an enterprice environment
• Experience of delivering key solutions to business benefits
• Background as a network security specialist with a track record from complex environment
• Used to work in virtual team set up
• High experience working API And APP Protection (AAP) DDoS Defender Cloud service provided by Akamai
• High Technical experience with DDoS protection environment on an expert level
• Proven 5-10 or more years working in the network security area
• Experience working in a predominantly outsourced IT Infrastructure environment

What we offer

People are driven by many different factors. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward.

A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.

Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

​Submit your application no later than 31/03/2026.

Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.

Only for candidates in Poland: Please include permit for processing personal data in CV as following:

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