Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Location:Espoo, ES, FI

Country/Region: FI

Job Area: Information Technology

Business Unit: IT

Are you our next creator of change?

This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.


We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated

Senior Cyber Security Specialist


to join our Cyber Security team in Espoo!

You will focus on developing our cyber security and participate in our interesting and varying cyber security development projects. You have a strong technical background and you are able to support security operations and incident response.

In this job you will work closely with our Cyber Security team, IT solution teams, business stakeholders and partners. Work is conducted in hybrid mode with an optimum balance between office and remote work.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Coordinate and participate in the development of cyber security projects
• Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of cyber security controls
• Participate as a subject matter expert in Neste projects
• Cyber security incident response and analysis (Tier 3)
• Develop cyber security policies, procedures and recommendations
• Ensure Cyber Security services are deployed, configured and managed as required

The best combination to success in this role

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in cyber security area
• Passion for cyber security
• Strong knowledge of technical cyber security
• General knowledge on IT Infrastructure
• Basic knowledge about security and IT standards (ISO 27001, ITIL)
• Security incident response experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Fluent English

We also value

• Knowledge and experience in secure software development (Dev Sec Ops)
• Fluency in Finnish is considered as a plus

Let’s get you started

Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at neste.com/game.

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request as soon as possible, but latest by September 23, 2024. Please note that the review of applications will start already during the application period.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Cyber Security Manager Ulla Palmila, +358 40 338 0081, on September 13 at 12:00-13:00 or on September 19 at 10:00-11:00 (EEST).

The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.

About Neste
Neste uses science and innovative technology to transform waste and other resources into renewable fuels and circular raw materials. We create solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe. We have set high standards for climate, biodiversity, human rights and the supply chain. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,600 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more: neste.com. Get inspired by our story.