IT Security Advisor (58752)

Do you want to turn the complexities of digitalization into the solutions of the future? Can you simplify, structure and document complex IT controls and standards? And are you experienced within the field of IT security technologies? Then, join us and implement solutions for a better tomorrow.

Are you ready for a role as the primary go-to specialist for guidance on IT security?

We are looking for an IT Security Advisor who can oversee and develop our existing IT security framework and be the day-to-day responsible for ensuring that our IT security standards are implemented internally by our colleagues in Group IT, and by our external IT suppliers.

Now is the chance to join our Information Security Team at our office in Vilnius as our new IT Security Advisor, where you will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your skills will be vital in protecting our organization against potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities. If you have a broad understanding of IT architecture and technologies, a structured, pragmatic approach to solving complex tasks, and strong skills in collaborating and guiding others, this is a promising chance for you to contribute to enhancing our security framework at COWI. The primary focus of the IT Security Advisor is to ensure that our IT security standards (part of our Information Security Framework) are implemented and ensure that the standards are updated when relevant.

Organizationally, the role is placed in COWI's Information Security Team, headed by our Chief Information Security Officer. The Information Security Team is placed within Group Finance, but have close daily collaboration with Group IT, HR, Legal and other departments. The Information Security Team is responsible for Governance, Risk and Compliance activities, but do not perform any operational IT Security tasks – these are managed by Group IT.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Participate in IT projects, ensuring secure implementation of new IT services.
• Inform, advise and support your colleagues across COWI on how to implement IT security.
• Perform regular assessments for compliance with our IT security policies.
• Ensure to document and report any issues identified, so we can plan actions to improve.
• Improve and maintain our IT Security policies and documentation, e.g.:
• Guidance for data backup frequency, retention, and storage solutions.
• Guidance for cryptographic methods for protecting data in transit and at rest.
• Guidance for granting, reviewing, and revoking user access rights.
• Guidance for logging and monitoring requirements for critical systems and applications.
• Guidance for identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across systems.
• Guidance for the selection and use of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to growth in this role is that you are prepared to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. You never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• You are an experienced professional within the field of IT security, IT operations and infrastructure.
• You have a university degree or equivalent.
• Professionally proficient in spoken and written English.
• You have effective communication skills, and you are good at managing your stakeholders.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

We also offer:

• Private health insurance after the probation period
• Accident insurance from the first day of your employment
• Hybrid way of working
• 1 extra day off after birthday
• Other benefits, such as: new and modern office space, various COWI partner discounts and offers, social initiatives and corporate events.

Salary for this position starts from 3750 to 5200 EUR before taxes. We believe in your professional capability, therefore the final offer will be based on your skills and experience.

Got more questions?

If you have any questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to our Chief Information Security Officer, Martin Modvig Stausbøll at mmsl@cowi.com.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to accomplish and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.