Senior Security Consultant – National Security Delivery (NSD)

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Security Consultant for their National Security Delivery unit. The ideal candidate will conduct KATAKRI 2020 assessments, provide training, and support security requirements in governmental sectors. This full-time role offers flexibility with remote work options and requires Finnish citizenship along with strong Finnish language skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Finnish and English.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead KATAKRI 2020 assessments.
• Provide training on Katakri criteria.
• Perform cyber risk assessments.
• Support system and network architecture design.
• Collaborate with governmental organizations.
• Lead projects and manage deliverables.

Skills

KATAKRI 2020 auditing

Implementation of ISO 27001

Holistic IT architecture

Cybersecurity frameworks

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity

Job description

About us

DNV Cyber is a leading cybersecurity services provider, formed by merging Nixu, Applied Risk and DNV in 2024. At DNV Cyber we take pride in safeguarding what’s critical to our customers and all of us as individuals – from personal data to industrial safety systems. We use our expertise and scale to tackle the most difficult cyber issues in multiple industries that are critical to society.

Senior Security Consultant – National Security Delivery (NSD)

To better serve security authorities in strengthening their cybersecurity capabilities, DNV Cyber has established the National Security Delivery (NSD) unit. NSD provides a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services tailored to the needs of governmental and critical infrastructure customers.

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Security Consultant to join our NSD team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape national security and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead KATAKRI 2020 assessments, including implementation of requirements in real-world cases (especially Katakri I-section).
• Provide training on Katakri criteria and their practical application.
• Define, refine, and negotiate security requirements for information systems during procurement and architecture design phases.
• Perform cyber risk assessments and design effective mitigation strategies.
• Support system and network architecture design, including firewalls, switches, and secure network solutions.
• Collaborate with Finnish governmental organizations and classified environments (TL IV – TL II).
• Share knowledge through training and mentoring customer experts.
• Lead projects and manage deliverables independently in customer-facing roles.

You will be based at the DNV´s office in Espoo Finland.

We will continuously review applications and progress with strong candidates as they apply, so don’t wait until the deadline to submit yours.

#DNVCyber

At DNV Cyber, we are passionate about cybersecurity and take pride in the way we are impacting the society we live in. We encourage you to excel professionally through knowledge sharing and demanding cases. At DNV Cyber, you'll have 500 colleagues who share an interest in cyber security with you. With us, you will be surrounded by the most talented people in the cybersecurity field.

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

Visit our website to get to know more about us!

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.

Technical Requirements

• Proven experience in KATAKRI 2020 auditing (lead auditor or similar).
• Experience in implementing the ISO 27001 management framework and conducting audits.
• Strong understanding of holistic IT architecture and cloud/AI solutions in the Finnish governmental domain.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulations such as KATAKRI 2020, Julkri, Pitukri, NSCA-FI, and international standards like NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-218.
• Expertise in system and network architecture design.
• Excellent documentation and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in Finnish and English
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to successful completion.
• Effective team collaboration skills.

We are looking for an expert for administrative cybersecurity tasks, particularly related to audit requirements. You don’t need to master everything mentioned in this job posting - you can also build on your existing strong expertise in the role.

This position is full-time, and you can work from any of our locations in Espoo, Turku or Jyväskylä. We are flexible with remote work whenever possible. Due to the nature of the role and customers, we require Finnish citizenship, strong Finnish language skills, and the ability to pass a standard security clearance. Our corporate language is English.

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.