GRC & Security Governance Specialist

Maersk Tankers; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Tankers in Copenhagen, Denmark, is looking for an Information Security Specialist to strengthen governance, risk and compliance. You will join a team of six in IT Security & Platforms and report to the Head of IT Security and Platforms.

You will own key GRC activities across the organization, helping strengthen governance, manage risk and support informed security decisions for the business. Collaboration with Technology and the wider business is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in information security or a related field.
• Strong understanding of security governance and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to translate risk and compliance requirements into practical security improvements.
• Ability to independently drive risk reviews, maintain controls and evidence.
• Knowledge of GDPR, NIS2, cloud security, or third‑party risk management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive security governance processes and support risk management activities.
• Maintain and improve security policies, standards, and controls.
• Conduct security assessments and third-party risk reviews.
• Support audits and compliance initiatives.
• Provide security advisory services and contribute to technical reviews.
• Participate in incident response and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Policy & controls

Third-party risk management

ISO 27001 / NIST / CIS Controls

GDPR / NIS2 awareness

Job description

Maersk Tankers in Copenhagen, Denmark, is looking for an Information Security Specialist to strengthen governance, risk and compliance. You will join a team of six in IT Security & Platforms and report to the Head of IT Security and Platforms.

You will own key GRC activities across the organization, helping strengthen governance, manage risk and support informed security decisions for the business. Collaboration with Technology and the wider business is essential.