IT Security Architect at PET

Are you a person who thrives on delving into complex problems and finding structured solutions? And are you fascinated by securing digital systems against modern threats? Then you might be our new IT Security Architect.

Join the work to secure PET’s technological foundation

As an IT Security Architect at PET, your overarching task will be to design and implement security architecture that protects PET’s critical systems and data.

About the section and your tasks

You will be part of the Center for Digital Services in the IT Security & Architecture Section. We are a team that works closely together to develop, maintain and upgrade PET’s security architecture. You will have an advisory and technically heavy role, where you both set direction and support concrete projects and development initiatives.

We are looking for an architect who not only identifies risks but is committed to finding the solutions that make it possible to operate securely. Your task is to be a partner who finds the technical paths forward, rather than merely obstructing progress through restrictions.

You will work in a technological environment ranging from critical on-premise systems to modernization and security across various operational solutions.

Your core tasks include

• Design and implement security architecture and infrastructure in general.
• Create standardized security solutions, implement frameworks and reference architectures.
• Define security principles and standards for development and operation.
• Conduct architecture reviews with a security focus.
• Identify and evaluate security risks and develop controls.
• Advise projects on secure design and technology choices.
• Contribute to modernization of legacy systems.

You will collaborate closely with IT security specialists, compliance teams, architects and the rest of PET.

We feel that our daily work is never dull because we constantly deal with unique challenges and develop solutions that can’t be found elsewhere. The tasks are complex and require a high degree of professionalism and engagement.

Have a daily routine that never becomes routine

It takes IT professionals to defend freedom, people, and democracy, and PET is a large IT workplace. Here, developers, infrastructure specialists, network technicians, self-taught hackers, firewall specialists and many others with an IT background work. Some have chosen PET to work on large and complex tasks. Others were drawn to the fact that we design many of our solutions from scratch, develop and implement them. Our colleagues rely on our work, and we are involved from start to finish. Finally, many of us have chosen this job to work with a cause that is bigger than profit and billable hours.

We have a higher purpose.

Our workplace is like no other. As an IT Security Architect at PET, you will be part of a daily life characterized by tasks that don’t exist elsewhere, and every day offers new challenges that didn’t exist yesterday. We have a daily life that never becomes routine, and you can experience that too.

You are an experienced technical professional with an analytical approach

You possess a solid technical foundation and an analytical approach to security challenges. This is demonstrated through at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, IT security or a similar field. In addition to your technical experience, you work in a structured way and can easily lead projects and manage documentation.

Your experience includes

• Substantial experience: At least 5-8 years of proven experience in infrastructure, IT security and/or operations, with demonstrated ability to take on increasing responsibility.
• Architecture capabilities: Minimum 3-5 years of experience with IT security architecture, where you have shown the ability to design secure systems from the ground up and assess existing architectures.
• Risk assessment & Compliance: Experienced in risk assessment, threat modeling and vulnerability analysis, as well as deep knowledge of relevant standards and controls (ISO 27001, NIST or CIS18).
• Technological knowledge: Familiar with modern security technologies and ongoing continuous learning.
• Certifications: Experience at or around certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+ or GSEC

In a field of constant change, continuous learning is a prerequisite for the role. We require you to stay up to date with the latest technology and security standards, and we support this development by ensuring the right frameworks and opportunities for ongoing education and certification.

You are proactive, analytical, enjoy collaboration and have a strong interest in understanding PET’s business areas to translate them into a secure architecture. You are motivated to solve complex challenges and have a clear desire to find constructive solutions that support the organization’s goals and technological development.

In PET we also place a high value on certain personal competences. These are competences that we believe are essential for all PET employees regardless of professional background. We do this because it is important to us to find the right match. You can read about the competences here www.PET.dk/job.

Employment terms

Starting date 1 January 2027. We expect to commence interviews in week 45. You can read more about PET’s entire recruitment process at www.PET.dk/job.

An employment in PET must be treated with discretion, which you as applicant should be aware of. This means that you can generally tell close and trusted relationships that you have applied for a position at PET, but not what the job entails.

It is a condition of employment in PET that you can be security cleared to top secret, just as you must be able to maintain the security clearance throughout your employment. As security-cleared, you are expected to be particularly mindful of your confidentiality regarding classified information.

If you have an academic background, you will be employed under collective agreement terms in accordance with the current agreements between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations ( akademikernes centralorganisation).

If you have another educational background, you will be employed under collective agreement terms according to the then-current central collective agreement for clerical staff in the state between the Ministry of Finance and HK/STAT as well as the OAO-S joint agreement.

Your workplace will be at Klausdalsbrovej 1 in Søborg, right next to Buddinge station, where both S-train and bus stop at the door. In PET we work on internal systems and with confidential tasks, and therefore we come to work every day to solve our tasks. This is due to the special security requirements and the need to work in closed, physically secured environments that are necessary to protect our critical infrastructure

Further information

You can learn much more about PET as a workplace at www.PET.dk/job, where you can read more about all the professional areas that work in PET and their daily life. You can also listen to our podcast series 'The Service and the Threats'.

You are also always very welcome to contact us on weekdays at [email protected] or on +45 24 62 18 45 if you have questions about the position, PET as a workplace or similar.

When you apply for a position at PET, you consent to our obtaining your CPR number via the CPR register for the purpose of identifying you in connection with the recruitment process. We obtain your CPR number so we can securely forward relevant and necessary documents to you via Digital Post.

It is important to us that PET reflects the diversity we work for. Therefore we encourage all interested, regardless of gender, age, religion, sexuality and ethnic background, to apply for the position.

Step into a closed world that opens new doors, where we develop, train and build on what we can. Whether we develop new systems, analyze data or fine-tune the stance for shooting training, we are always on our toes. It creates good opportunities for you to advance with us, grow with the tasks and open new doors in your working life.

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Application deadline

18.10.2026

Application deadline

18.10.2026

Employer

Danish Security and Intelligence Service (Politiets Efterretningstjeneste)

Job location (long)

Søborg

Part-time / full-time

Full-time