Be part of the Danish Defence's cyber operations

Would you like to work targeted with operations planning in one of the newest military domains and integration in multi-domain operations in a joint environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment close to the military strategic and political day-to-day, but with results close to the front-line units? Then we currently have a unique opportunity for you in the Operations Staff's Planning Section for cyber operations in Copenhagen and Karup with good personal development opportunities and a wide range of exciting tasks.

About us

The Operations Staff handles the overall planning for and deployment of the Defence's units in national and international operations. The Planning Section for Cyber Operations (colloquially J5C) is part of the Operations Staff's Planning Department and has staff in both Karup and Copenhagen.

J5C consists of eight dedicated employees including Peter, who states

”In our section we all help set the agenda. We come from different backgrounds and experiences and we are therefore all part of shaping the understanding of the cyber domain, not only among ourselves but across the entire Defence.”

About the position

The section's primary purpose is to plan and integrate cyber operations into the Defence's operations. You will primarily work with the defensive part of cyber operations and will contribute to operations planning, both in relation to national and international operations.

We are in the process of developing the Defence's approach to the cyber domain as an operational domain. This involves both ongoing development, but also the establishment of robust processes that engage with and complement the other operational domains. This development process is a key element of the work in the section and requires that you can operate both in the innovative, but also in the more operations-oriented field of staff work.

You will have close collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Defence's department, the Defence Intelligence Service, the Ministry of Defence's Agency for Defence Materials and Acquisition as well as other agencies and the armed forces and commands. There will thus be a need for your ability to consider cyber capacity broadly and to communicate complex knowledge in an easy-to-understand way. At the same time you must be able to collaborate closely with allies and partners in e.g. the Nordic countries, NATO and the EU to fight in cyberspace together.

You will join the many planning tasks of the Operations Staff and contribute to a number of project-oriented tasks. In doing so you balance political- and military-strategic will and tactical possibilities, so that the cyber capacity is used optimally.

The position is held with a geographical placement at either Karup Air Base or Holmens Kanal 9 in Copenhagen. There is some possibility to work from home, but a large part of the work takes place on classified systems, so you should expect to be present in the office on most days. Otherwise you will have great flexibility to arrange your work yourself. It will also be possible to obtain a fixed place of service at the Operations Staff in Copenhagen if the geography fits better.

About you

We imagine you have an academic background. Very welcome with experience from relevant cyber authorities or companies.

We attach importance to the total sum of your competences, and it is therefore not a requirement that you have cyber experience – but this will naturally weigh in the overall assessment. Strong competencies in operations planning will weigh in the assessment. Good writing and speaking skills, in both Danish and English, are also valued in the role in a higher staff.

It is expected that you can work independently and holistically, and that you thrive in a dynamic environment. You take pride in a high professional level, are structured, analytical, persistent and take responsibility for your tasks. Finally, you are collaborative and can create good, natural relationships with our many partners.

Periods with travel activity of shorter duration, typically in connection with meetings and conferences, should be expected.

Employment terms

Note that the position is advertised both civilian and military.

The employment is in accordance with the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and a number of academic organizations for academics in the state (Academic Agreement).

Depending on your qualifications and competences, there is a possibility for negotiation of allowances. There is an employer-funded pension scheme attached to the position.

The workplace is in Copenhagen or Karup J.

As an employee under the Ministry of Defence's area you are covered by some special terms. You must, among other things, be security cleared and maintain the security clearance throughout the employment period.

You have as an employee the duty to render service outside the country’s borders, including at units in international operations with a view to participation in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, peace-making, humanitarian and other similar operations.

Contact and application

If you want to know more about the Operations Staff or the work in J5C, you are welcome to contact the head of J5C, Lieutenant Colonel Tano Nordgaard Jakobsen on phone 7284 0551 or mobile 2294 4536 (possibly via SMS in working hours).

If you have questions about salary and employment terms, you can contact HR Consultant, Mia Nordbeck Carlsson at the Personnel Command on phone 3266 5716.

The application deadline is 6 December 2026 and interviews are expected to be held in connection therewith.

You apply for the position via the link, and we ask you to attach your application, CV and copies of your diplomas. Please note that attachments must be added in PDF format.

In the Defence's organization we believe that diversity optimizes task solving. Therefore we encourage all interested regardless of background to apply for the position.

About the Defence Command

The Defence Command is Denmark's and the Realm's top military authority.

The Defence Command carries out its tasks under the motto “Worth fighting for”, and our primary responsibility is to develop, produce and deploy military capacities and units in national and international tasks.

The Defence Command is led by the Chief of Defence, who is also the Defence Minister's top military advisor. The Chief of Defence also has responsibility for the operational command of the Danish armed forces. The Defence Command consists of the Defence Staff and the five commands; Army Command, Naval Command, Air Command, Special Operations Command, and Arctic Command.