Senior IT Security Architecture

Novo Nordisk A/S; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking an IT Security Engineer to join the Detection Analytics & Orchestration function within the Cyber Defence Centre in Denmark. You will integrate security technologies, craft SIEM content, develop SOAR playbooks, and align response plans to enhance security operations.

You will collaborate with architects and analysts across Cyber Defence, work with platforms like Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Splunk, and ServiceNow, and drive stakeholder-focused improvements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT security engineering or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve stakeholder satisfaction.
• Contribute to planning and prioritization of work within the function.
• Build strong relationships with non-technical stakeholders.
• Configure out of the box features to integrate products.
• Maintain alignment with Incident Response function.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

ServiceNow

Job description

Are you an IT Security Engineer and want to help us integrate security technologies, craft SIEM content, develop SOAR playbooks, and align response plans? Do you have the technical knowledge, and positive attitude to solve complex technical challenges? If so, read on!

Your new role

In this role you will work with within Detection Analytics & Orchestration function to collaborate with architects and analysts across Cyber Defence Centre. You will integrate security technologies, craft SIEM content, develop SOAR playbooks, and align response plans. Your work will directly impact stakeholders by operationalizing their new security solutions and eliminating tedious work within our Security Operations Center. Your experience with major platforms for security monitoring, log management, and ITSM such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Splunk, and ServiceNow is an asset for our team.

Moreover, as our Security Engineer we want you to:

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve stakeholder satisfaction
• Contribute to planning and prioritization of work within the function
• Build strong relationships with non-technical stakeholders
• Configure out of the box features to integrate products
• Maintain alignment with Incident Response function

Your skills & qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security is required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree when appropriate. Advanced degree preferred.
• +5 years of relevant experience is required
• Ability to lead a project in the development and implementation of processes and technology.
• Vendor neutral technical certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIH) desirable
• Vendor sponsored and professional certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Splunk, etc.) desirable.

Your new department

The Infrastructure and Information Security department is a part of Enterprise IT & Quality, we are a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

The Cyber Defence Centre is based in Infrastructure and Information Security in Denmark. You will be part of a global information security community with colleagues located primarily in Denmark, USA, and India. The Cyber Defence Centre team consists of leading experts in various areas ranging from network security, incident response, cloud security, cryptography, security operations and more.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits:

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy her e .

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

For more information

You are welcome to contact Thomas Yura (Director) on [phone] if you have questions about the role. Be advised Thomas will not support queries about your recruitment status.

Deadline

22 September 2026.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants.

Note that we use screening questions as part of the application process for this position; however, all CVs are reviewed by a recruiter. We encourage you to answer these carefully, as they help us assess your expectations, experience and qualifications.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.