Information Security Officer - Bridge the gap between information security and business

Are you passionate about information security and motivated by helping people make better decisions? Do you enjoy translating requirements into practical solutions that work in the real world?

As Information Security Officer, you will help strengthen and mature global information security across ABENA. Your mission is not simply to ensure compliance, but to help the organization make informed decisions, manage risks effectively and embed information security into the way we work every day.

You will play a key role in initiatives such as ensuring continuous ISO 27001 and NIS2 compliance, translating requirements into meaningful actions and driving the organizational changes needed to make them successful.

Success in this role comes from your ability to turn requirements into action and build trust across the organization. You enjoy working with people, challenging constructively and finding solutions that work in the real world rather than only on paper. We are looking for someone who can bridge the gap between information security and business.

Your main responsibilities

• Drive the adoption of security initiatives by engaging stakeholders, creating understanding, and helping teams translate requirements into everyday practices.
• Lead activities related to ISO 27001 certification, including internal audits, control reviews, and follow-up on improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate risk assessments, business continuity activities and risk reporting to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Coordinate the handling of information security incidents and ensure lessons learned are translated into tangible actions.
• Drive the continuous development of ABENA's information security framework and security culture together with stakeholders across the organization.

What we expect you to bring

• You have hands-on experience working with information security, risk management, audits, compliance or related disciplines.
• You know how to translate information security requirements into practical solutions that people can understand and apply.
• You are comfortable engaging with colleagues across the business and can challenge constructively while building trust and strong relationships.
• You are pragmatic in your approach and focus on helping the business move forward while managing risks appropriately.
• You thrive working both independently and as part of cross-functional teams and projects.
• You are curious about new technologies, including AI, and see opportunities to combine innovation with responsible security practices.

Your Team, Our Culture and Values

You will join a small team of specialists who enjoy collaborating, sharing knowledge, and finding practical solutions together. The team is still evolving, so your ideas, initiative, and willingness to contribute will help shape both the function and the way we work. If you enjoy building, improving and learning with others, you will feel at home here.

The position is based at ABENA's headquarters in Aabenraa, Denmark, with the possibility to work from our office in Kolding when relevant.

Your leader at ABENA will be CISO Martin Samuel Nielsen, who describes his leadership style as follows:

"I believe in giving people ownership and the freedom to make decisions. I trust my team to take responsibility for their area, while I am there to support and spar with them along the way. I value colleagues who are curious, invest in their own development, and understand the needs of the business. Honesty matters to me, and I encourage people to ask 'why', challenge ideas, and bring their own perspective.”

At ABENA, you join a global company with a strong purpose: To make a real difference in the everyday lives of people around the world. We combine professionalism with a warm, people-first culture where collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement are necessary parts of everyday life. We take pride in delivering high-quality work with integrity, guided by our core values of trust, fairness, and cooperation. These values shape how we lead, support one another, and create meaningful impact for our customers and communities.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re interested in the position, please send your application and CV. We review applications as we receive them and will close the process once we find our new colleague.

Read more about our recruitment process here

If you would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact CISO Martin Samuel Nielsen at +45 2496 9496