Group Leader - OT Cyber Security Advisory and DFIR

DNV; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks vacation

Subsidized canteen

Competitive pension

Insurance

Parental leave

Global profit share

Flexible working hours

Job summary

DNV in Norway is seeking a Group Leader to head our OT Cyber Security Advisory and DFIR team. You will shape services, develop people, and support clients in strengthening cyber resilience in critical infrastructure.

You will lead consultants delivering OT cybersecurity advisory and DFIR across sectors, drive team performance, ensure high-quality delivery, and contribute to sales and client development. The role offers a collaborative culture with strong development opportunities and a chance to

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience from consulting or professional services.
• Experience developing people, building teams, and coaching consultants.
• Genuine interest in helping team members grow and succeed.
• Solid cybersecurity background, ideally OT, DFIR or critical infrastructure.
• Strong business understanding, driving performance, utilization, and satisfaction.
• Experience supporting sales, pre-sales, proposals, or client development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of cyber security consultants.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of OT Cyber Security Advisory and DFIR services.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop consultants to strengthen team capability.
• Support sales and pre-sales activities to secure assignments.
• Monitor utilization, workload, delivery quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to client projects depending on business needs and competence.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Client-facing

Cyber security

Business acumen

Sales support

Interpersonal skills

Norwegian & English

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About The Role

Are you a people-focused leader with a strong consulting mindset and a passion for cyber security? We are looking for a Group Leader to lead our OT Cyber Security Advisory and Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) team in Norway.

This is an opportunity to lead a highly skilled team working with some of Norway’s and DNV’s most important clients in critical infrastructure. You will help shape our services, develop our people, and support clients in strengthening cyber resilience in increasingly complex operational environments.

Your impact:

Build a strong team, create sustainable business performance, and deliver trusted cyber security support where it matters most.

Role

In this role, you will lead consultants who provide OT Cyber Security advisory and DFIR services to clients across critical infrastructure sectors. The team supports clients in managing cyber security in operational technology environments, including in capital projects, supplier ecosystems, and business-critical operations. Services include:

• - Cyber security governance, policies, and procedures,


• - Maturity, cyber risk, due diligence, and vendor assessments,


• - Incident response, crisis support, and digital forensics services.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the team’s business performance, utilization, delivery quality, customer satisfaction, and the professional growth and well-being of your team members. This includes:

• Lead, support, and develop a team of highly skilled cyber security consultants,


• Ensure high-quality delivery of OT Cyber Security Advisory and DFIR services,


• Recruit, onboard, and develop consultants to strengthen team capability,


• Support sales and pre-sales activities to secure relevant assignments,


• Monitor utilization, workload, delivery quality, and customer satisfaction,


• Contribute to selected client projects, depending on business needs and competence.

What we offer

You will join a highly competent and collaborative cyber security environment, with the opportunity to influence the development of our OT Cyber Security Advisory and DFIR services in Norway.

You will be part of DNV Cyber Norway’s Leadership team and report to the Head of Delivery.

Why DNV?

Attractive rewards

• We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including 6 weeks of annual vacation, subsidized canteen, competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.

Work/life balance

• We offer flexible working hours, with focus on work/life balance for our employees.

Supportive and caring culture

• Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks.


• Our largest community CONNECT, throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.

Career and development

• DNV offers extensive possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and career ambitions. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, knowledge sharing, and professional and personal development.


• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values: “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

In Addition, At The Høvik Offices We Have

• A well-equipped exercise center,


• Free shuttle buses from Sandvika and Skøyen.

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.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Proven leadership experience, preferably from consulting or professional services


• Experience developing people, building teams, and supporting consultants in client-facing roles


• A genuine interest in helping team members grow, succeed, and develop professionally


• A solid background in cyber security, ideally with exposure to OT, incident response, or critical infrastructure


• Strong business understanding and ability to drive performance, utilization, and customer satisfaction


• Experience supporting sales, pre-sales, proposals, or client development


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with employees, customers, and stakeholders


• Fluency in Norwegian and English

It Is An Advantage If You Have

• Experience from maritime, power, oil and gas, defense, or other critical infrastructure sectors


• Familiarity with OT security standards, regulations, or frameworks


• Experience with DFIR, business continuity, or crisis management


• Eligibility for security clearance where required

If you are motivated by leading people, developing cyber security capabilities, and helping critical infrastructure clients strengthen their resilience, we would like to hear from you.

For questions about the role, please contact:
Olivier [e-mail] Head of Delivery DNV Cyber Norway

Please be kindly informed we are accepting your application until the 12th of October.

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.