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Wilhelmsen Global Business Services (GBS) is looking for a Cyber Security Architect

Location: Lysaker , Szczecin , Kuala Lumpur | Type: Full-time , Hybrid

GBS is looking for a Cyber Security Architect to help shape and execute our enterprise security strategy.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to GBS’s security architecture, ensuring that governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) principles are embedded across applications, platforms, infrastructure, and services delivered to Wilhelmsen Business Units. You will work closely with both business and technical teams to ensure security is built in by design, aligned with regulatory requirements, and continuously improved to address evolving cyber threats.

• Defining, maintaining , and evolving security architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps aligned with business needs, technology strategy, and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring security and compliance are integrated across the full lifecycle of applications, systems, infrastructure, and platforms
• Advising projects and teams on secure design, security technologies, and effective control mechanisms
• Identifying security gaps and architectural risks, recommending improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to remediate them
• Maintaining visibility of key security risks, vulnerabilities, and trends to support governance and informed decision-making
• Contributing to the design and delivery of GBS cyber security services to Business Units
• Supporting risk assessments, audits, and other GRC activities, using outcomes to strengthen the overall security posture
• Collaborating with business, legal, and procurement teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are reflected in contracts and supplier engagements

• Strong ability to translate complex technical and security concepts into clear, engaging communication
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to manage initiatives independently
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English
• Solid understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Ability to balance security and regulatory requirements with business and operational needs
• A strong interest in cyber security architecture and continuous improvement
• A clear belief in and practical approach to Zero Trust principles
• Experience guiding projects and initiatives on security best practices

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, Cybersecurity, programming, or a related field (relevant experience may compensate for formal education)
• Experience and/or a strong interest in the following areas:

• Security architecture (e.g. Zero Trust, Secure by Design)
• Application security, SSDLC, OWASP Top 10, vulnerability management
• Security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST CSF
• Bridging technical security with GRC requirements
• Security operations, including Incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics
• Cloud and identity security (e.g. Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, E5 security tools)

• A dynamic, international work environment with a strong team culture
• Professional growth through career development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Competitive compensation package
• Pension and insurance packages

If you see yourself in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter in English and tell us why you are our new Security Architect.

Application deadline: 15 . 01 .202 6

Andreas Lind, Director Cyber Security & User Experience: Andreas.Lind@wilhelmsen.com