Chief Information Security Officer

Randstad Danmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobham Satcom is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead the company’s global security and compliance agenda while expanding into European defense markets. The role reports to the CIO and will set the security agenda across Europe and the US.

You will embed newly acquired certifications into daily operations, ensuring a security posture aligned with strategic defense expansion. The position involves 30–50 days of travel and is based at the headquarters in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

Qualifications

• Execution-oriented security leader with international, high-tech experience.
• Experience navigating defense/aerospace/regulatory industries.
• Strong grasp of ISO 27001, CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, NIS2.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute Cobham Satcom’s global cybersecurity strategy.
• Operationalize CMMC Level 2 and ISO 27001 across operations.
• Lead NIS2 compliance across US, EU, and NATO markets.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Tools

CMMC Level 2

ISO 27001

NIS2

Job description

On behalf of our client, Cobham Satcom, we are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the company’s global security and compliance agenda.

Cobham Satcom is expanding into European defense markets. This role provides direct executive visibility and a strong business mandate. Whether you are an established CISO or an ambitious senior security leader ready to step up into full executive responsibility, you will play a vital part in protecting critical global connectivity.

The role

You will be the primary global authority for cybersecurity at Cobham Satcom, empowered by a strong business mandate and reporting directly to the CIO. In this position, you will set the security agenda across Cobham Satcom’s sites Europe and US.

Your core mission is to act as a proactive, hands-on leader who embeds the company’s newly acquired certifications into everyday operations, ensuring their security posture is fully aligned with their strategic expansion in the defense sector.

Your task and responsibilities:

• Own and execute Cobham Satcom’s global cybersecurity and information security strategy.
• Sustain, optimize, and operationalize newly achieved CMMC Level 2 and ISO 27001 certifications across daily operations.
• Lead NIS2 compliance activities and navigate varying regulatory demands across international markets (US, NATO, EU).
• Collaborate closely with product engineering and R&D teams to support secure product development and DevSecOps initiatives.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership and board stakeholders on cyber risks and priorities.
• Define, manage, and maintain the operational framework for security clearances and third-party security management.
• Engage directly with key European defense and commercial customers to map security requirements and build strong relationships.

Your profile

We are seeking an execution-oriented security leader who thrives in an international, high-tech environment. Whether you are an established CISO or a senior security leader ready to take full executive ownership, you bring a pragmatic mindset to complex regulatory demands.

You balance strategic vision with technical understanding, ideally a 70/30 split between strategic/regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, NIS2) and technical/R&D cybersecurity (DevSecOps, product security).

To succeed, you are an outreach-oriented communicator and collaborative stakeholder manager who effortlessly connects engineering teams, international partners, and executive leadership. Experience in defense, aerospace, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries is highly desirable, along with familiarity with US and NATO requirements.

This position is based at Cobham Satcom's global headquarters in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, requiring international collaboration and 30-50 days of annual travel.

Application and contact

For more detailed information regarding this position, please contact Functional Expert Kasper Kjærgaard on [phone]. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

About Cobham Satcom

Cobham Satcom is a global leader in satellite and radio communications, delivering mission-critical connectivity solutions to maritime, government, defense, and commercial clients across the globe. Their technology ensures reliable, high-performance communication across land, sea, and air, even in the most extreme and challenging environments.

Based at its global headquarters in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, Cobham Satcom brings together around 500 employees in an international, innovative, and team-oriented environment. Driven by a shared mission to shape the next generation of communication technology, the company is currently accelerating its strategic presence in the European defense sector.