Senior Security Architect

Det Norske Veritas; Finland; On-site; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk management firm in Finland seeks a Senior Security Architect to enhance security monitoring solutions in collaboration with clients. Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience with Microsoft, Palo Alto Cortex, or Splunk technologies, and demonstrate excellent communication skills in English. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to shaping cybersecurity in Europe.

Benefits

Mission-driven culture

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative international environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in security solutions design.
• Proficiency in log analytics and query languages like KQL.
• Experience presenting technical recommendations to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on security monitoring solutions.
• Lead security improvements from architecture design to deployment.
• Collaborate with internal and customer security teams.

Skills

Customer-facing security projects

Microsoft security stack

Palo Alto Cortex

Splunk

SIEM design and implementation

Threat detection and incident response

Fluent English communication

Tools

Microsoft Defender

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Location: Espoo, Finland

Department: DNV Cyber - Managed Services, Service Integration, Service Engineering

We're seeking a Senior Security Architect to support our SOC operations as part of the Service Engineering team in DNV Cyber's (formerly Nixu) Managed Services.

In this customer-facing role, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced security monitoring solutions using SIEMs, XDRs, and related technologies within the Microsoft, Palo Alto Cortex, or Splunk security ecosystems, depending on your specialisation. To excel in this role, we expect you to collaborate effectively with internal teams, as well as customer technical and non-technical teams.

Key responsibilities

• Advise customers on security monitoring and incident response solutions by consulting and working closely with the customer.
• Lead customer-facing security improvements from initial architecture design through deployment, optimization, and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with software engineers, customer security teams, and CISOs to align security architecture with business needs.
• Perform threat modeling and advise on secure architecture and integration designs.

Responsibilities

At DNV Cyber, we're building Europe\'s leading cybersecurity services provider.

We offer

• A mission-driven culture focused on societal impact.
• Opportunities to work with diverse industries and global customers.
• A collaborative, international environment with top cybersecurity talent.
• Continuous learning through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience.
• A clear path to specialize and grow in your areas of interest.

Join us on an exciting journey of growth, meaningful work, and shaping the future through cybersecurity!

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

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Qualifications

You are a proactive, hands-on professional with at least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing security solutions using Microsoft, Palo Alto Cortex, or Splunk technologies.

You bring

• Experience in customer-facing security projects and consultations.
• Strong working knowledge of one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Defender, Sentinel & Azure security stack
• Palo Alto Cortex
• Splunk
• Strong expertise in SIEM design, implementation, log analytics, and query languages (KQL, XQL, or SPL).
• Familiarity with threat detection, incident response, security automation, and system integration.
• Ability to communicate well-reasoned security recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken).

You will stand out if you also have

• Relevant certifications (such as AZ-500, SC-200, XDR/XSIAM Engineer, Splunk Core/Enterprise, CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, CCSP, CASP+, etc.)
• Scripting or automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of hybrid or multi-cloud security architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and practical implementation.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, data loss prevention, or web application firewalls.
• Familiarity with security standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10, ...)
• Fluent Finnish communication skills (written and spoken).

Apply now!

We\'re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so don\'t wait to submit yours.

Please note: A SUPO (Finnish Security and Intelligence Service) security background check will be part of the recruitment process.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.