Senior Cyber Security Applications Manager

You are passionate about application security and like to build lasting security standards? Then this is your chance to make a real difference. Everything while helping Fortum to Power a thriving word!

About the role

Here at Fortum, you’ll be at the forefront of securing the applications that powers our business. You’ll collaborate with our engineering teams to build secure-by-design applications, lead technical cyber security assessments, and drive the adoption of modern security practices across our IT environment

In the role you will also own and evolve key programs like BugBounty. You are expected to take initiative and develop our cyber security academy for developers, while also shaping internal standards and tooling for application security. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence how we build and maintain resilient, scalable, and secure systems.

Other things that the role will include:

• Conduct cyber security assessments and technical testing on applications
• Develop and integrate cyber security controls into Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing methodologies and tools to verify the security of systems, networks and applications.
• Keep  & train application security training academy for developers

About you

You’re a seasoned cyber security professional with a passion for building secure applications and empowering development teams to do the same. You bring a strong technical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. You’re comfortable working across teams, translating complex security concepts into actionable guidance, and driving continuous improvement in secure development practices.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in application security or a closely related role (e.g., software engineering).
• Deep understanding and expertise of application security principles and hands-on experience with OWASP implementations.
• Familiarity with security testing tools such as DAST, BurpSuite, and others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Finnish and/or Swedish skills in both oral and written are seen as a big advantage
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus

We offer you
At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally. 

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Espoo office is a smoke-free workplace.

Interested?

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your application via our recruitment tool at the latest on 31th of October 2025. We may start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period, the position can be closed before last application date, please apply today! If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Saila Suvanto, Senior Manager Cybersecurity, by e-mail: saila.suvanto@fortum.com

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance. As well as a health examination which will include a drug test.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com