Chief Information Security Officer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
Shape cyber security across an international industrial organisation
Would you like to take ownership of the cyber security agenda in a growing international company contributing to the green transition? As Chief Information Security Officer, you will oversee information security across NKT's IT infrastructure, software and cloud services, ensuring our approach reflects evolving cyber threats, regulatory requirements and business needs. You will work with senior stakeholders on cyber risk, compliance and security priorities while developing NKT's information security framework and policies.
Advance information security, cyber risk and regulatory compliance
You will take ownership of NKT Group IT security policies and coordinate the continued development of our information and cyber security programme. Working across an international organisation, you will monitor the evolving threat landscape, address cyber risks and ensure alignment with relevant legislation, standards and frameworks, including NIS2, AI-act, ISO 27001 and GDPR.
Your responsibility will be to:
- Oversee the IT threat landscape, cyber risks and applicable information security legislation
- Develop, maintain and communicate NKT Group IT security policies
- Monitor compliance with security policies and coordinate relevant follow-up activities
- Develop and manage information and cyber security improvement programmes
- Provide senior stakeholders with clear information on cyber risks, priorities and security status
The position works closely with senior stakeholders across NKT and reports to the CIO. The role included exposure to the Group Leadership Team and Audit Committee.
You will be based at our headquarter in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. Expect 20-25 days of travel per year.
Experienced cyber security professional with broad technology understanding
You communicate complex security matters in a clear and practical way and are comfortable working with stakeholders across functions and countries. You are collaborative, structured and able to take ownership of priorities while balancing cyber risk, regulatory requirements and business needs. You are comfortable operating independently while building productive relationships across an international matrix organisation.
You also have:
- 5-10+ years of experience implementing information security frameworks
- Broad knowledge of cyber security, IT infrastructure, software and cloud services
- Knowledge of NIS2, AI-act, ISO 27001, GDPR and relevant information security regulation and frameworks
- Experience from international, complex organisations and interaction with senior management
- Proven experience developing and communicating IT security policies
- Preferred: ITIL and/or PRINCE2 certification.
Protecting digital foundations for NKT's greener future
We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.
This role provides opportunities for career development within a collaborative, international environment where you can continue to grow your cyber security, risk and stakeholder management skills. You will work across functions and countries, contribute to NKT's cyber security agenda and support an international organisation whose purpose is to connect a greener world.
“As a leader, I want our Chief Information Security Officer to combine sound cyber security judgement with a pragmatic understanding of our business. The role is central to maintaining an appropriate security level as NKT continues to grow and our regulatory and technology landscape evolves,” says Hiring Manager, CIO, Niels Keller-Larsen”
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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th of November 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Niels Keller-Larsen at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global HR Business Partner, Morten Sponholtz at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025.We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com