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IT Security Architect

For our client we are looking for an IT Security Architect. Do you have passion within IT security architecture, and would you like to be part of a global company in growth? Then continue reading.

You will be a key player driving the technical IT security in the Cybersecurity program and you will ensure IT Infrastructure meets IT Security best practices and are protected against known threats and attacks and you participate in IT Risk assessment and IT Security audits.

When it comes to achieving objectives, the Information Security area is a strategic focus area and the position as IT Security Architect is a newly established position. You will be responsible for IT Security requirements to the Infrastructure outsourcing partner, IT Security related tools within IT Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure Security reporting and for Vulnerability Management.

A key role will be supporting the Chief Information Security Officer in security incidents or data breaches and in implementation of policies, processes, and procedures. You will interface and support IT Infrastructure Architects and advise colleagues and stakeholders on IT Security related questions.

You will report directly to the Director of IT Infrastructure and be part of an international IT organization. Work location is at the Headquarter in the metropolitan area of Copenhagen.

Information Security to the next level

In the position as IT Security Architect, you need to establish and develop close relationships with stakeholders on all levels of the organization. This is crucial to be able to steer through the organisation and gain support in developing robust frameworks and standards to ensure compliance towards legal and regulative requirements.

Knowledge and skills:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with IT Infrastructure Security
  • Experience with cloud security aspects
  • Practical experience within endpoints, infrastructure components, networking and cloud solutions.
  • Practical experience with risk assessment
  • Solid experience with making IT security risks/requirements understandable for IT Infrastructure Architects and Application consultants
  • Structured and analytic
  • Good communication skills – verbal and in writing
  • Worked in organisations with a large/complex IT environment.
  • CISSP, MCSE, CCSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA certifications are an advantage
  • Experience with NIST 800-53, ISO27001/2/5 and SANS20/CIS are an advantage.

Your key relations will be with several functions and stakeholders such as Chief Information Security Officer, IT Management, Infrastructure Architects and Application consultants.

A natural interest in business processes and system expertise

To be successful in the job you need extensive security architecture experience and can work in a complex business and technical environment. You should be comfortable working in a regulated industry.

As a person, you are a strong team player and you have an analytical and structured approach. You see the big picture and you work diligently to complete your duties keeping in mind the objectives of the business. You are good at planning, following up, as well as keeping promises and deadlines.

Because of the organization and Business IT’s international nature, it is important that you have a global mindset and that you are comfortable writing and communicating in English.

A visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Our client is an exciting global company with talented and committed people. They produce and sell medical devices which enable doctors and nurses to save lives.

The company is expanding rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. They meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to their success and by joining them, you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

Our client offers a wide range of professional, social, and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.