Head of IT Security & Assurance – Denmark

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Shape the future of energy security. This is a unique opportunity to lead the security compliance and assurance strategy for one of Denmark’s most successful energy trading organisations. In this highly visible role, you will define and drive security governance, ensuring resilience and regulatory compliance across IT and OT environments. If you are passionate about safeguarding critical infrastructure, problem solving, delivery focused and influencing senior leadership on risk and compliance, this position offers the platform to make a real impact.

As Head of IT Security & Assurance, you will lead the Danish security compliance and assurance program, ensuring full adherence to EU NIS2, Danish Energy Authority requirements, and internationally recognized standards. Acting as the primary interface between security governance and senior business leadership, you will provide assurance on regulatory compliance and risk posture while driving continuous improvement across critical infrastructure.

• Lead and manage the local information security program and ISMS, aligning with global security objectives and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to Danish regulatory requirements.
• Own regulatory compliance across EU NIS2 and DEA requirements, serving as the main liaison with national and EU cybersecurity authorities.
• Coordinate audits, inspections, and evidence submissions for regulatory bodies.
• Conduct risk assessments across IT and OT environments, ensuring robust controls and proactive risk management.
• Oversee vulnerability management, secure configuration, and continuous monitoring processes.
• Manage incident detection, response, and recovery, including crisis communication and coordination with authorities.
• Deliver security awareness and training programs for employees, contractors, and third parties.
• Support third-party risk management and supplier security assurance activities.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Audit, and senior leadership to maintain a strong governance framework.

You are an experienced security leader with a proven track record in managing compliance and risk within complex environments. You thrive in high-stakes situations, communicate effectively with regulators and senior stakeholders, and have a deep understanding of critical infrastructure security. Fluency in both Danish and English is essential for success in this role, as you will engage with national authorities, EU regulators, and senior business leaders on a daily basis.

• Extensive experience in information security management within energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of EU NIS2 Directive and Danish Energy Authority security requirements.
• Expertise in implementing frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and Cyber Essentials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cyber risk across IT and OT environments.
• Proven incident response and crisis management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging regulators and senior business leaders.
• Experience working with EU/Danish regulators,…