Chief Information Security Officer

NKT; København; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT seeks a Chief Information Security Officer to own the cyber security agenda for an international industrial group, based at our Nordic headquarters in Copenhagen, overseeing IT, software and cloud security across multiple regions. The role provides global exposure with 20–25 days of travel per year.

You will lead information security policy, risk management and regulatory compliance (NIS2, AI Act, ISO 27001, GDPR) and collaborate with the CIO and senior leaders to strengthen cyber resilience

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of information security implementation experience.
• Broad knowledge of cyber security, IT infra, software and cloud services.
• Experience with international organisations and senior management.
• Knowledge of NIS2, AI-act, ISO 27001, GDPR.
• ITIL and/or PRINCE2 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the IT threat landscape, cyber risks and applicable information security legislation.
• Develop, maintain and communicate IT security policies.
• Monitor policy compliance and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Develop and manage information and cyber security improvement programmes.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear information on cyber risks, priorities and security status.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Information security frameworks

Security communications

Education

ITIL certification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Shape cyber security across an international industrial organisation

Would you like to take ownership of the cyber security agenda in a growing international company contributing to the green transition? As Chief Information Security Officer, you will oversee information security across NKT's IT infrastructure, software and cloud services, ensuring our approach reflects evolving cyber threats, regulatory requirements and business needs. You will work with senior stakeholders on cyber risk, compliance and security priorities while developing NKT's information security framework and policies.

Advance information security, cyber risk and regulatory compliance

You will take ownership of NKT Group IT security policies and coordinate the continued development of our information and cyber security programme. Working across an international organisation, you will monitor the evolving threat landscape, address cyber risks and ensure alignment with relevant legislation, standards and frameworks, including NIS2, AI-act, ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Your Responsibility Will Be To

• Oversee the IT threat landscape, cyber risks and applicable information security legislation
• Develop, maintain and communicate NKT Group IT security policies
• Monitor compliance with security policies and coordinate relevant follow-up activities
• Develop and manage information and cyber security improvement programmes
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear information on cyber risks, priorities and security status

The position works closely with senior stakeholders across NKT and reports to the CIO. The role included exposure to the Group Leadership Team and Audit Committee.

You will be based at our headquarter in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. Expect 20-25 days of travel per year.

Experienced Cyber Security Professional With Broad Technology Understanding

You communicate complex security matters in a clear and practical way and are comfortable working with stakeholders across functions and countries. You are collaborative, structured and able to take ownership of priorities while balancing cyber risk, regulatory requirements and business needs. You are comfortable operating independently while building productive relationships across an international matrix organisation.

You Also Have

• 5–10+ years of experience implementing information security frameworks
• Broad knowledge of cyber security, IT infrastructure, software and cloud services
• Knowledge of NIS2, AI-act, ISO 27001, GDPR and relevant information security regulation and frameworks
• Experience from international, complex organisations and interaction with senior management
• Proven experience developing and communicating IT security policies
• Preferred: ITIL and/or PRINCE2 certification.

Protecting digital foundations for NKT's greener future

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role provides opportunities for career development within a collaborative, international environment where you can continue to grow your cyber security, risk and stakeholder management skills. You will work across functions and countries, contribute to NKT's cyber security agenda and support an international organisation whose purpose is to connect a greener world.

“As a leader, I want our Chief Information Security Officer to combine sound cyber security judgement with a pragmatic understanding of our business. The role is central to maintaining an appropriate security level as NKT continues to grow and our regulatory and technology landscape evolves,” says Hiring Manager, CIO, Niels Keller-Larsen

About NKT

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com