Space Defence Security Lead for Projects

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace - Space - Arsenalet; Kongsberg; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

STARS social club and welfare programs

Access to fitness facilities

Company cabins

Competitive salary, pension, and insur

A safe and welcoming workplace

Job summary

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace - Space - Arsenalet is seeking a Project Security Manager to integrate security into the Space for Defence program and related projects. The role focuses on hands-on security leadership, coordinating with engineers, customers, and authorities, and taking ownership from planning through execution.

As part of SmallSat Systems within KONGSBERG, you will help deliver sovereign satellite capabilities, manage risk, and ensure compliance with defence and NATO requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with security in complex technical, defence, aerospace, or other regulated environments.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and implementing security measures.
• Good understanding of security requirements, risk management, and compliance in project-based environments.
• Familiarity with defence security requirements, NATO regulations, classified information handling, or security clearance processes is an advantage.
• Broad understanding of relevant security disciplines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive activities from planning through execution and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and executing security activities.
• Working closely with project teams to identify, implement, and follow up security requirements.
• Conduct security risk assessments and ensure mitigation measures are established and executed
• Develop and maintain security plans, risk registers, and required project documentation.
• Support projects in the handling of classified information and sensitive assets.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, applicable regulations, and internal security processes.
• Coordinate security-related activities with customers, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify security gaps and work hands-on with project teams to resolve them.
• Support audits, reviews, and security assessments.
• Promote practical security awareness and good security practices across the organization.
• Contribute to other security-related activities and continuous improvement initiatives within SmallSat Systems as needed.

Skills

Security risk assessments

Security planning

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace - Space - Arsenalet is seeking a Project Security Manager to integrate security into the Space for Defence program and related projects. The role focuses on hands-on security leadership, coordinating with engineers, customers, and authorities, and taking ownership from planning through execution.

As part of SmallSat Systems within KONGSBERG, you will help deliver sovereign satellite capabilities, manage risk, and ensure compliance with defence and NATO requirements.