
Information Security Specialist, detection and response - CSC - Remote - Global
Information Security Specialist
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Job Description
Are you interested in cutting-edge technology and want to do meaningful work in the digitalization of society? At CSC, we offer unique development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and the chance to influence the future of research and learning. Apply today! We are now looking for a Security Specialist for the detection and response service owner role, responsible for developing and leading CSC's capability to detect and handle security incidents. The role includes strategic planning, operational management, and compliance assurance with a strong understanding of technical arrangements. You will work alongside a security expert focused on detection and response technologies. Our team manages CSC's security governance and monitoring, covering security management, information, physical, and personnel security. We develop centralized security capabilities and management models. We are a growing team where expertise and professionalism are central. In this role, you will help safeguard supercomputers, AI environments, national cloud services, and other critical infrastructure, often read only about in LinkedIn posts. We seek a person with a university degree in security, information technology, cybersecurity, IT, or a related technical field, with solid experience in security tasks, including monitoring and investigating security breaches, and leadership experience in teams, processes, or services. You will be responsible for the detection and response service as a whole, including developing and implementing development plans, documentation, and operational instructions for internal teams and external SOC. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets. Monitor SOC performance: KPI metrics, SLA requirements, and audit readiness. Act as the primary contact between SOC and internal teams, ensuring operational and business goal alignment. Lead security breach handling and post-incident reviews. Lead the detection and response virtual team. Collaborate closely with various units to reduce security risks.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Espoo, Finland | 33 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 16 |
| Uusimaa, Finland | 5 |
| Kainuu, Finland | 4 |
| Kajaanin, Finland | 2 |
| Kajaan, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Global | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 6 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 6 |
| Intern | 3 |
| Researcher | 2 |
| Data Analyst | 2 |
| Project Manager | 2 |
| Data Scientist | 2 |
| Business Domain Manager | 2 |
| Director | 1 |
| Security Specialist | 1 |
| System Specialist | 1 |
| Technology | 1 |
| Application specialist | 1 |
| Open application | 1 |
| Project Controller | 1 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 1 |
| Contract Specialist | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| Specialist | 1 |
| Data Center Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Project Manager | 1 |
| Open Application | 1 |
| Network Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Coordinator | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 12 |
| Manager | 4 |
| Intern | 3 |
| Senior | 2 |
| Junior | 1 |
CSC appears in 62 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since April 2024. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Espoo, Finland, Kajaani, Finland, and Uusimaa, Finland.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Requirements
- Leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of management models and compliance: ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, audit preparation
- Incident management: evaluation of procedures, escalation handling
- Service management: KPI metrics, SLA requirements, vendor contracts, budgeting
- Strategic thinking: planning development activities, risk-based prioritization
- Strong understanding of detection and response technologies (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR) and cloud security architectures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and tools
- Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to anomalies
- Proficiency in Finnish and English
