Senior Information Security Advisor

European Energy A/S; Søborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Six weeks of paid annual leave

Breakfast and lunch subsidy

Employee discounts on glasses

Discounts on furniture and massage

Gym access

Professional development budget

Language courses

Job summary

European Energy A/S is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Advisor to lead the development and delivery of security services for our Asset Management portfolio, collaborating with Asset Management and OT to set direction for security across renewable energy assets.

You will translate regulatory obligations into practical controls, drive supplier risk management, and ensure alignment with NIS2 requirements, while day-to-day operations stay with the frontline teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within information security with a technical profile and third-party risk management experience.
• Background in renewable energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure is a plus.
• Experience with IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001; understanding of how NIS2 translates into technical and supplier requirements.
• Strong knowledge of technical security controls; can define baselines and acceptance criteria.
• Able to translate technical topics into business and risk language for auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Full professional proficiency in English; Danish language is an advantage.
• Certifications in technical security are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, establishment and continuous improvement of scalable information security services.
• Translate regulatory obligations into implementable control requirements and baselines for operational teams.
• Define and oversee control implementation requirements and evidence needs with operational teams; monitor control effectiveness.
• Define and oversee third-party risk and supplier assurance, setting security and contractual requirements.
• Promote information security as a business enabler and trusted advisory function.
• Support other Information Security areas such as governance, risk management, incident governance and security awareness.

Skills

Information security

Third-party risk management

Stakeholder communication

Technical security controls

English proficiency

Danish language advantage

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced security professional who wants to influence how we establish scalable cybersecurity services across renewable energy asset portfolio and embed security across assets, suppliers, and critical operations? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

European Energy is a growing company within renewable energy. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your New Team

The role is part of our Information Security team based at our headquarters in Søborg, Copenhagen. We are building scalable, business-focused Information Security services that enable secure and resilient operations across our portfolio of renewable energy assets.

Your New Role

As a Senior Information Security Advisor, you will drive the development and delivery of security services for our Asset Management business, covering the renewable energy assets we own and manage. Working closely with Asset Management and Operational Technology (OT), you will set the direction for technical security across renewable energy assets and help meet NIS2 requirements. Day-to-day operation remains with the operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, establishment and continuous improvement of scalable information security services that support business, regulatory and customer requirements.
• Translate regulatory obligations into implementable control requirements and baselines, advise the operational teams on appropriate implementation, and confirm that the requirements are realistic to operate.
• Define and oversee appropriate control implementation requirements and evidence needs together with the operational teams, and monitor control effectiveness.
• Define and oversee third-party risk and supplier assurance, setting supplier security and contractual requirements as well as criteria for classification, due diligence and monitoring.
• Promote information security as a business enabler and trusted advisory function across the organization.
• Be prepared to support other Information Security areas as needed, such as governance, risk management, incident governance and security awareness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within information security with a technical profile combined with experience in third-party risk management or supplier assurance.
• Ideally have background from renewable energy, utilities or critical infrastructure is an advantage.
• Have practical experience with IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, and understand how NIS2 translates into technical and supplier requirements.
• Have strong knowledge of technical security controls, and can define baselines and acceptance criteria for them.
• Are comfortable challenging technical solutions together with operational teams and suppliers, and can translate technical topics into business and risk language for auditors, senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Have full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Danish is considered an advantage.
• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent documented practical experience.
• Certifications within technical security are considered an advantage.

You do not need to tick all the boxes to apply. If you recognise yourself in most of the above and are motivated to grow in the role, we would like to hear from you.

We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing renewable energy company.
• The chance to build scalable, standardised services and requirements that are reused across assets, rather than solving the same problem one asset at a time.
• Real impact on the security and resilience of renewable energy assets, and the suppliers and integrations they depend on.
• A supportive, collaborative, and ambitious global team.
• Flexible work policy, a phone and computer for private use, six weeks of paid annual leave, a subsidized breakfast and lunch scheme, employee discounts on glasses, furniture, and massage, access to a gym, a professional development budget, and access to professional training, including language courses.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today We are now more than 890 employees with 50 nationalities represented in 21 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be a leading partner in the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today. Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and a culture that encourages initiative and innovation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. At European Energy, you will work with colleagues from around the world and become part of a collaborative international network. We lead with purpose. At European Energy, our leadership culture is built on six guiding principles that shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and grow together. These principles help us act responsibly and empower each other to succeed.

Workplace: Søborg, Copenhagen. Reports to: Head of Information Security. Type of position: Full-time permanent position.

Background Check

Background check: As a last step of the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This is for safeguarding our operations and ensuring compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal record.

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