IT security advisers to the Agency for Societal Security

Would you like to help protect the state's classified information? Do you have a broad security understanding of both the technical and organizational aspects, and would you help ensure a high level of cyber and information security in the most highly classified systems? The Agency for Civil Security seeks IT security advisors for the National Security Office. We are looking for someone who can familiarize themselves with new systems and specific security measures while also considering the bigger picture and the interconnection between different security areas.

Welcome to

The Agency for Civil Security works every day for Denmark's security. The areas of emergency planning, supply security, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, cyber and information security, national security authority and the National Operational Staff (NOST) are brought together in the Agency for Civil Security. The Agency deals with advice and communication to authorities, businesses and citizens about prevention and handling of the threats facing society. The Agency reports to the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness and consists of about 250 employees.

Your role and your tasks

You will be tasked with advising on, accrediting (accredit) and supervising classified IT solutions and locations.

The office performs approvals of both classified IT systems, IT installations and interconnections between classified systems. Depending on your competencies and interests you will typically either work with system accreditation, where there are fewer but very extensive and technical projects, or installation accreditation, where you typically have several ongoing projects of smaller scope with broad customer contact.

In your daily work you will need to communicate, operationalize and verify requirements from the Danish security circular, EU's Council Security Rules and NATO's rules for handling classified information. You will typically serve as the primary contact for the customer and coordinate the internal processes related to the individual accreditation project.

The office's accreditation function is in a development/building phase, where you will have the opportunity to have a strong influence on accreditation processes and workflows. Through your insight and experience you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of effective processes that promote national security.

You will work closely with the rest of the office's subject-matter experts in IT security, physical security, technical security and security advisory to get our customers to their approvals.

We work closely with both civilian authorities who need to handle classified information, their security offices and suppliers, in international forums and with other national authorities within the security field.

Travel activity will occur as part of the job, as there are installations both domestically and abroad.

About you

We are looking for new colleagues who have a strong insight and understanding of IT and communications technology as well as of the risk-based approach to IT and information security. You can understand our customers' needs and context, understand requirements, systems and processes and ensure progress in accreditation tasks of varying complexity. You can immerse yourself in detail without losing the overview, and you seek professional sparring with other skilled colleagues, just as you assist them with your expertise.

To succeed in the position we would like you to

• can create and maintain an overview of implementation processes to ensure progress for our customers
• have insight into IT security project management in larger organizations
• can work in a structured way, both independently and with others
• can express yourself clearly and precisely in writing and in professional discussions at client meetings
• are committed to the mission of ensuring a high level of security and keep the purpose in sight
• find pragmatic solutions that do not compromise security
• contribute to good relations with both customers and colleagues
• can translate high-level requirements from other organizations (NATO, EU) into specific requirements in an IT system

It would be an advantage, but not a requirement, if you also have

• experience with accreditation, compliance or certification within e.g. ISO2700x, CIS, NIS2, NIST or similar
• participated in supervision/audits of IT and information security
• experience with risk management and/or project management
• experience with IT security in an IT operations function

In terms of education you may have a master's degree in information technology, studied cyber security or IT technology, IT auditing, an engineering background or other relevant. You can also apply on the basis of solid experience from IT operations, as an IT security advisor or IT developer, or from a compliance or other IT security function. Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, ITIL, Security+ or ISO27001/2/5 should be stated in the application, but are not a requirement.

You will become part of the Agency for Civil Security under the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness. You can read more about the ministry and the agency here: https://mssb.dk/ministeriet.

What we offer you

We offer you a job in an evolving organization with dedicated employees who daily undertake an important societal task. We have a good working environment and a welcoming culture, where we emphasize that well-being and performance go hand in hand. We are united across disciplines and cultures and are currently building a new strong workplace together. What unites us is that we are passionate about our work and are ready to help you get started well and safely in your new job.

Salary and terms of employment

Placement depends on qualifications and experience. Salary and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the applicable state employee collective agreement. The employment area is the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness with its associated institutions. It is a condition of employment that you can obtain security clearance to the classified level SECRET and can maintain the security clearance throughout your employment.

The position is a full-time position.

Your permanent place of work is the Agency for Civil Security, Holsteinsgade 63, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. The Agency also has an office in Birkerød.

The position involves both domestic and international travel.

Expected start date is as soon as possible.

Want to know more

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Deputy Head Marie Lehmann at [email protected] or tel. 21226952.

Your application

Submit your application via the button 'Apply for the position' no later than Sunday 18 October 2026. The application should include a CV and diploma/certificates as well as any references from previous employers.

We expect to conduct interviews on 22 and 23 October 2026.

The Agency for Civil Security encourages all interested parties to apply regardless of race, skin color, religion or belief, political opinion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, age, disability or national, social or ethnic origin.

Application deadline: October 18