Senior Security Architect (m/f/d)

NACOS Marine; Hørsholm Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NACOS Marine is seeking a Senior Security Architect to own cybersecurity architecture across its maritime product portfolio. You will define and safeguard security posture, develop roadmaps, and act as the go-to authority on product security for global development teams.

You will translate complex OT security standards into actionable guidance for engineers, product owners, and stakeholders, ensuring security is embedded from design to post-sale support across all product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Senior-level experience in security architecture within OT/industrial environments such as maritime, energy, or production.
• Strong knowledge of OT security standards including IEC 62443-3-3, IEC 61162-460, and IACS E22/E26/E27.
• Hands-on experience with security products: SIEM, AV/EDR, firewalls, IDS, and ML-based detection systems.
• Excellent IT/OT network, OS, PLC, and database understanding.
• Experience with cloud or hybrid deployments and modern deployment models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product security architecture for OT systems across the maritime product portfolio.
• Develop long-term security capability roadmaps aligned with product strategy and threat landscapes.
• Champion best-in-class security practices and drive adoption of modern technologies across the organization.
• Translate security standards and class-society requirements into actionable development requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and sales to embed security throughout the product lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

IDS

ML-based detection

Job description

Company Overview

NACOS Marine delivers advanced navigation, automation, and control systems for vessels worldwide. Our integrated solutions help ship owners and operators improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability at sea. With proven reliability, innovative technology, and dedicated support, we enable smarter maritime operations. Let's shape the future of maritime technology together.

Role Overview

We are seeking a technically strong and forward-thinking Senior Security Architect (m/f/d) to take ownership of cybersecurity architecture across NACOS Marine's current and next-generation product portfolio. In this role, you will define and safeguard our security posture, develop long-term security roadmaps, and serve as the go-to authority on product security across all our international development teams.

You will work at the intersection of OT security, product development, and regulatory compliance, translating complex standards and class-society requirements into actionable guidance for our engineers, product owners, and stakeholders. Your work will directly shape how security is embedded across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring our solutions consistently meet the highest standards our customers and the maritime industry demand.

Key Responsibilities

Product Security Architecture

• Define and maintain the product security architecture for OT systems across the maritime product portfolio


• Develop and sustain long-term security capability roadmaps aligned with product strategy and evolving threat landscapes


• Champion a best-in-class security approach and drive adoption of modern security technologies and practices across the organization

Standards & Compliance

• Interpret and translate relevant security standards and class-society rules and regulations — including IEC 62443-3-3, IEC 61162-460, and IACS E22, E26, E27 — into clear, actionable requirements for development teams


• Work with testing and compliance offices to oversee product performance and drive continuous security improvements


• Ensure security requirements are addressed throughout the full product lifecycle, from design through post-sale support

Product Evaluation & Integration

• Evaluate new COTS products for potential integration or adoption into the NACOS Marine product portfolio


• Assess and advise on security tooling including SIEM, AV, EDR, firewall, IDS, and ML-based detection systems

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary security authority for all product lines, guiding development teams, product owners, and senior stakeholders through cybersecurity requirements


• Support product lines pre- and post-sale with customer-related security inquiries, translating technical topics clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences


• Collaborate across functions including engineering, compliance, and sales to embed security best practices throughout the organization

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field


• Senior-level experience in security architecture within OT and industrial automation environments, such as maritime, energy, transportation, or production


• Solid understanding of OT security standards including IEC 62443-3-3, IEC 61162-460, and IACS E22, E26, and E27; familiarity with IT-related standards such as IEC 27001 and NIST is a strong advantage


• Hands-on experience with a broad range of security products including SIEM, AV, EDR, firewalls, IDS, and ML-based detection systems


• Strong understanding of IT/OT networks, operating systems, PLCs, and database technologies


• Experience with cloud or hybrid integrations and modern deployment models


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, top-down approach to security architecture


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical topics to both specialist and non-specialist audiences


• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered an advantage

Why Choose Us and Why We'd Choose You

At NACOS Marine, you will join a global organization where cybersecurity is recognized as a strategic pillar of product excellence and customer trust. You will have the opportunity to shape the security architecture of cutting-edge maritime systems, influence how we meet emerging regulatory demands, and collaborate with talented engineering teams across international locations.

We value technical ownership, clear thinking, and a drive to make security a competitive advantage, not just a compliance checkbox. If you thrive in a complex, innovation-driven environment and want your work to have real-world impact on critical maritime infrastructure, we want to hear from you.