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Senior Security Architect, NovonesisNovonesis · Hørsholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Gammel Venlighedsvej, Denmark
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Senior Security Architect, Novonesis

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-15 Hørsholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Gammel Venlighedsvej, Denmark Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 55,000 DKK–75,000 DKK/mo

About the Company

Interested in a career that matters Do you want to help shape how security is embedded into digital solutions across Novonesis Join our Security Architecture team and help enable Novonesis to innovate, manufacture and grow securely. You will work in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment with 10+ security architects covering enterprise IT and OT/manufacturing security, protecting data and intellectual property and embedding security early into areas such as cloud, AI, SAP and Industry 4.0. As Senior Security Architect, you will bring broad technical security expertise and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset to complex business and technology decisions. The role & your impact Your primary focus will be evaluating business solutions from a security perspective. You will look across the complete solution, including applications, SaaS platforms, integrations, infrastructure, identity and data flows, to understand dependencies and identify and address security risks. Working across a large and evolving hybrid technology landscape, you will independently navigate complex, cross-functional challenges and help teams find the right balance between a strong security posture and business needs. Your key responsibilities in this role - Lead technical security risk assessments, design reviews and threat modelling for new IT solutions, platforms and vendors, challenging designs where needed and recommending secure alternatives. - Define security requirements, stan

About the Role

orking days in line with Novonesis guidelines. Working hours are flexible, with occasional meetings across international time zones. Travel is limited to approximately 5-10%, including visits to manufacturing sites and team events. Relevant information Application deadline: 25 October, 2026 Contact: Chief Information Security Officer Michael Hänschell at [email protected] Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job

Responsibilities

  • ● A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • ● + years of experience in IT/cyber security, including 3-5 years as a security architect or in a comparable senior technical security role.
  • ● Hands-on experience securing cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS, identity and access including Entra ID and PAM, infrastructure, networks, business applications/ERP such as SAP, and virtualization.
  • ● Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001/27002 and CIS Controls, together with a working understanding of NIS2.
  • ● Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess security across an entire solution rather than individual components in isolation.
  • ● The ability to explain risks clearly, build trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and constructively challenge proposed solutions while finding practical alternatives.
  • ● Fluent written and spoken English.
  • ● Additional skills & interests we value
  • ● It would be an advantage if you bring one or more of the following:
  • ● Security certifications such as CISSP/CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA or CCSP.
  • ● Danish language skills.
  • ● Beyond your technical expertise, you are curious about new technologies and emerging threats, enjoy sharing knowledge and bring fresh perspectives to the team. You take ownership of outcomes and are comfortable prioritizing and making risk-based decisions in an environment where requirements are not always clear.
  • ● Most importantly, you approach security as an enabler: How can we do this securely
  • ● You will become part of Security Architecture, one of three teams within Novonesis Cyber Security alongside the Cyber Defense Center and Governance, Risk & Compliance.
  • ● You will collaborate with Security, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Operations, Cloud, Digital Workplace, Data and AI, Procurement, Legal and business teams as well as with external technology partners. The environment offers exposure to a broad technology landscape and opportunities to contribute to significant transformation and security initiatives.