Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Secure-by-Design Leader

Velux Deutschland Gmbh; Denmark; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Velux Deutschland Gmbh is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to drive secure engineering across embedded, cloud and mobile products. Based in Innovation House in Østbirk, you will shape security culture, lead risk assessments and work with software, IT and regulatory teams.

You will translate cyber security requirements into practical engineering solutions, guide strategic initiatives, and coach Security Champions to raise maturity across the organisation.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and brings more than 10 years of cybersecurity experience.
• You have expert knowledge of security principles across embedded, cloud, and mobile environments, combined with a strong understanding of IT infrastructure and end-to-end security.
• You have hands‑on experience with: Vulnerability management and patch governance; Input validation, encryption, certificate handling, endpoint protection, and IAM; Securing on-premises and cloud environments; Threat modelling (TARA), static analysis tools, CMMI, and security maturity frameworks.
• You proactively drive compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards, including CRA, ISO 27001, RED, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, the Data Act, and the AI Act.
• You can communicate complex cybersecurity risks clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including executives and senior leaders.
• You have experience driving Security Champions programmes and partnering with value stream teams to embed secure‑by‑design principles, threat modelling, secure coding, and DevSecOps.
• You are familiar with security tooling such as SBOM, SCA, and SAST, and take a collaborative, human‑centric approach to improving security maturity across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Driving the adoption of secure engineering practices across embedded, cloud and mobile technologies.
• Leading security risk assessments, design reviews and technical assurance activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Embedding DevSecOps principles, security tooling and secure development practices across engineering teams.
• Translating regulatory and industry frameworks into scalable operational practices.
• Building cyber security capability through coaching, collaboration and Security Champion initiatives.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external organisations to strengthen governance and security maturity.

Skills

Secure engineering

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

SBOM

SCA

SAST

Threat modelling tools

Job description

Velux Deutschland Gmbh is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to drive secure engineering across embedded, cloud and mobile products. Based in Innovation House in Østbirk, you will shape security culture, lead risk assessments and work with software, IT and regulatory teams.

You will translate cyber security requirements into practical engineering solutions, guide strategic initiatives, and coach Security Champions to raise maturity across the organisation.