IT Security Specialist – Automation

JYSK; United States; A distancia; USD 105.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Breakfast and canteen service

Staff benefits and discounts

Flexible work-from-home policy

Descripción de la vacante

JYSK Head Office in Aarhus seeks an IT Security Specialist – Automation to own security automation capabilities, from setup to continuous improvement. You’ll design and maintain SOAR playbooks, integrate security tools, and drive automation initiatives across the security team.

A hands-on role blending cybersecurity, automation and problem‑solving with opportunities to grow within JYSK. You will work with the security team to identify automation opportunities, translate needs into practical

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in security operations or automation.
• Ownership mindset with ability to move challenges forward independently.
• Practical, curious approach to translating requirements into solutions.
• Experience with SOAR platforms, security automation, scripting and system integrations.
• Proficiency in Python or willingness to develop further.
• Clear communication across technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, test and maintain SOAR playbooks and automated workflows for security incidents.
• Improve incident response processes to reduce manual work and speed up responses.
• Integrate the SOAR platform with SIEM, EDR, identity, threat intel and ticketing tools.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and improve existing automations for reliability.
• Identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into effective workflows.
• Drive automation initiatives from idea to implementation.

Conocimientos

Cybersecurity

SOAR

Python

Incident response

Automation

System integrations

Communication

Herramientas

SOAR platforms

SIEM

EDR

Ticketing systems

Descripción del empleo

Задачи

Do you want to turn cybersecurity challenges into practical automation that makes security operations faster and more consistent? As our IT Security Specialist – Automation, you will take ownership of developing our security automation capabilities and help shape how we work with SOAR at JYSK. You will join JYSK Head Office in Aarhus and work closely with colleagues across our security team. This is an opportunity to combine cybersecurity, automation and hands‑on problem‑solving in a role where you can take an idea from identifying an opportunity to implementing a working solution.

• Design, build, test and maintain SOAR playbooks and automated response workflows for security incidents and operational processes
• Improve and streamline incident response processes to reduce manual work and enable faster, more consistent responses
• Integrate the SOAR platform with security tools and data sources, including SIEM, EDR, identity, threat intelligence and ticketing systems
• Monitor, troubleshoot and continuously improve existing security automations to keep them reliable, maintainable and fit for purpose
• Work with the security team to identify automation opportunities and translate operational requirements into effective workflows
• Drive security automation initiatives from idea to implementation and proactively identify what should be automated next

You can read more about our department here.

Требования

• Has 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably within security operations, incident response, SIEM or security automation
• Takes ownership and works independently, with the ability to move a challenge forward without needing every step defined
• Has a practical and curious approach to understanding how systems and processes work and translating requirements into solutions
• Has experience with, or a strong interest in, SOAR platforms, security automation, scripting and system integrations
• Has experience with Python or a similar scripting language, or is motivated to develop these skills further
• Communicates clearly with both technical and non‑technical colleagues and is comfortable driving initiatives across a security team
• Takes initiative, learns quickly and is motivated by building new solutions and improving existing ways of working

Условия

• A young, dynamic team dedicated to IT security and cyber defence
• A healthy work‑life‑balance supported by a flexible work‑from‑home policy
• Opportunities to work on passion projects alongside your core responsibilities
• A relaxed, open‑minded working environment with collaboration opportunities across all levels of the organisation
• Attractive staff benefits and discounts within the Lars Larsen Group
• Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch served daily by our canteen
• Tailored training and courses to support your development and career path

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

You will take ownership of the implementation, development and day‑to‑day operation of our security automation platform, from initial setup to continuous improvement. Working closely with the security team, you will identify opportunities for automation, understand operational needs and turn them into practical and reliable security workflows. A key part of your role will be driving our SOAR journey forward. You will have room to take initiative, challenge existing ways of working and identify where automation can reduce manual effort and improve the consistency of our security operations. We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team. For more information, please visit our career page. Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy.