Junior Information Security Specialist
Do you want to kick-start your career in information security – while helping make digital content safer and more accessible for our users?
ReadSpeaker is growing and strengthening its security operations. We are now looking for a Junior Information Security Specialist who wants to develop, learn from experienced colleagues, and over time take on independent responsibility within information security, risk, compliance, and security processes.
This is a role for someone with a foundational understanding of information security, a strong interest in cybersecurity, and a desire to deepen their expertise in a global tech company with high ambitions.
About the role
As a Junior Information Security Specialist, you will become part of our information security team (currently one person) and take a central role in daily security operations and upcoming development projects. Together, you will help strengthen and evolve ReadSpeaker’s global security posture.
This role suits someone who is eager to learn quickly, enjoys working closely with a manager who knows the company and its processes well, and wants to gradually grow into more independent responsibilities.
You will work broadly with everything from risk management and incident follow-ups to internal/external audits, customer inquiries, supplier assessments, and the implementation of policies and security controls.
A thorough onboarding is provided, including introductions to our systems, workflows, and ISO-based processes.
Your responsibilities
You will, among other things:
- Participate in internal and external audits by collecting evidence and understanding the link between policy, process, and compliance
- Support in risk management, including daily risk assessments
- Assist with customer due diligence, respond to customer security inquiries, and help improve the process
- Work with policy & compliance, including updating the ISMS, implementing security policies, and educating users
- Follow up on security incidents, ensuring documentation and corrective actions
- Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls such as security tools, firewalls, and other protective measures
- Assist in supplier security activities, such as contributing to vendor assessments
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies
We believe you are someone who:
- Is reliable and responsible – you meet deadlines and raise issues early when needed
- Learns new things quickly and is curious about both technology and security
- Communicates clearly and can explain complex topics in a simple way
- Enjoys working in a small team where personal chemistry matters
- Shows genuine engagement and wants to grow within information security
- Is flexible and pragmatic – comfortable with varied responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you need:
- Foundational understanding of information security principles
- Awareness of common cybersecurity threats
- Basic IT and cloud knowledge, preferably within Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills in both Swedish and English
- Relevant education, e.g., in IT, cybersecurity, computer systems, or similar
It is also advantageous if you have:
- Knowledge of ISO 27001
- Familiarity with frameworks such as SOC 2, OWASP, CWE, CIS, CVSS
- Basic networking knowledge
- Understanding of GDPR
- Basic knowledge of vulnerability management
Employment & additional information
Location: Central Uppsala
Start: As soon as possible
Scope: Full-time, probationary period applies
Salary: Fixed salary, negotiated individually
Screening according to ReadSpeaker’s ISMS process is included. References and background checks may be part of the recruitment process.
About ReadSpeaker
ReadSpeaker is a global leader in text-to-speech technology, operating in over 15 countries with more than 10,000 customers. We develop some of the market’s most natural-sounding synthetic voices using advanced Deep Neural Network models and offer solutions both as SaaS and locally installed products.
With over 20 years of experience, we are pioneers in voice technology – and our vision is to make digital content accessible to everyone.
Application
Does this sound like a role where you can grow and develop?
Please submit your application no later than December 31st. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline – so we encourage you to submit your application, marked with Information Security, as soon as possible to: rekrytering@readspeaker.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
