Purple Security Engineer

Netcompany Group A/S; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal mentor

Internal training programme

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading IT security firm based in Copenhagen is seeking a Purple Security Engineer to enhance security in both internal and client systems. This role involves implementing protective measures, engaging in threat hunting, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in engineering or IT and be motivated by delivering critical solutions. Opportunities for professional development are emphasized, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or a few years of experience in a similar position.
• Ability to obtain PET security clearance.
• Motivated to deliver optimal solutions.
• Eligible for PET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement safeguards to protect critical solutions and data infrastructure.
• Engage in proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop response strategies for security incidents.
• Respond to alerts from SIEM and EDR solutions.

Skills

Threat Hunting

Threat Intelligence

SIEM

EDR

Cyber Security

Education

Degree in engineering or IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Do you find Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, SIEM, and EDR exciting, and do you want to be a deciding factor in IT Security in our internal as well as our customers’ environments? As a Purple Security Engineer, you will ensure operations can perform their security-related tasks based on guidelines you help define.

Tasks and Technologies

As a Purple Security Engineer, you will be a part of Netcompany Operations and our dedicated Security team. Your work will involve defending critical infrastructure such as airports, large financial institutions, government systems, and other essential sectors. You will handle tasks ranging from identifying improvements and monitoring servers and applications to optimizing response strategies and advising colleagues. You will be encouraged to solve technical problems creatively to find the best solutions. Open dialogue about different approaches to enhancing security is an important part of your work as a Purple Security Engineer.

You will be a trusted advisor for Netcompany’s delivery and project teams regarding how to solve security-related tasks. Your primary responsibilities will involve:

• Implementing safeguards to protect critical solutions and the data infrastructure of Denmark from cyber threats.
• Engaging in proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
• Developing and implementing response strategies to effectively handle security incidents.
• Responding to and following up on alerts generated by our SIEM and EDR solutions, including adjusting these to ensure precision.

About you

• You hold a degree in engineering, either bachelor's, master's, or have a similar qualification level in IT.
• You are a recent graduate or have a few years of experience from a similar position.
• You are motivated by delivering optimal business and critical societal solutions.
• You can be approved for PET security clearance.

Continue your development with us

At Netcompany, we focus on your personal and professional development.

When you join us, you will be assigned a personal mentor who will guide you through your development and help you achieve your goals. The close relationship with an experienced colleague helps ensure the well‑being of each employee and provides you with concrete insights into the many different career opportunities as you build your experience.

Additionally, you will be enrolled in our internal training programme, Netcompany Academy, where you are offered courses and seminars on everything from technologies to customer management. All courses are taught by experienced Netcompany colleagues, ensuring that all content is highly relevant and builds upon your professional skills, preparing you for various tasks and continuously improving your expertise throughout your career with us.

Join an inclusive community

At Netcompany, we highly prioritise an inclusive community. We actively promote an open and welcoming work culture based on collaboration and mutual trust, where there is always an opportunity for sparring.

As part of our culture and values, all employees, regardless of background, identity, and experience, are met with understanding and respect and given equal opportunities for development and well‑being.

As we are an international company with offices in many countries, you will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate internationally with colleagues from across the world. We offer a shared environment where we engage with each other across departments and projects. Additionally, we have a wide range of social and professional events that provide you with the best opportunities to expand and build a network early in your career.

Send us your application

Upload your resume and a motivational letter to our recruitment system via the link. If you have unanswered questions, feel free to write to [e-mail].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of gender, gender expression, sexuality, disability, age, religion and belief, political views, nationality, ethnicity, or social background.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. Our recruitment processes are based on individual merit. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the interview process, please email our recruiters at [e-mail] for assistance.