Ministry for Societal Security and Emergency Preparedness seeks a sharp business owner for IT systems

Do you have solid experience working with state IT systems and would you help secure safety in Denmark?

About the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness

The Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness, in close collaboration with relevant sectors, is responsible for preventing, resisting and handling major accidents, crises, disasters and other events that challenge the society's fundamental functions – whether it concerns cyberattacks, sabotage, espionage or extreme weather events. Our ambition is to integrate emergency preparedness, crisis management and resilience across sectors so society is stronger – both in everyday life and during crises.

The ministry consists of the department and two professional agencies: The Agency for Civil Protection and Emergency Preparedness and the Civil Protection Agency.

About the position

We are looking for a colleague who has solid experience in managing business ownership of state IT systems. You will have primary responsibility for steering and developing the business strategic direction for selected secure IT systems in MSSB's area in collaboration with IT suppliers and with close involvement of management and key stakeholders in central administration, including:

• Responsible for ensuring that the IT systems at all times best meet the business needs for functionality and service levels, including in relation to ongoing development of the systems and strategic direction thereof.
• Responsible for ensuring that central stakeholders are involved closely and continuously with relevant information about the IT systems.
• Advise management and the most important stakeholders on changes and further development of the IT systems.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the IT systems at all times within the framework of applicable security, legal and commercial conditions.

About you

You have a relevant education and in-depth knowledge of the role as business owner for secure IT systems. As a person you are independent and structured and can translate technical knowledge about IT systems into decision proposals and guidance to senior management in central administration as well as to colleagues. You thrive in a changing daily life with an informal tone.

In addition to the above requirements for the position, we imagine that you

• Have relevant experience that can contribute to achieving our goal of further structuring the business ownership around the systems.
• Are security-conscious and think security from the start in projects.
• Are a constructive partner who can create and maintain good relations both internally and externally.
• Have a deep IT understanding, especially within technical system requirements.
• Are adaptable and ready to handle system issues at odd times.

Salary and terms of employment

Classification depends on your education, qualifications and experience. Salary and terms of employment are determined according to the current collective agreement. The position is full-time.

The expected start date is 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible. It is a condition for employment that you can pass a security clearance.

The employment area is the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness with its associated institutions. The workplace is the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness, department, Slotsholmsgade 12, 1216 Copenhagen K.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the position, including salary and terms of employment, you are welcome to contact head of office Christine Pedersen at email [email protected].

Your application

Send your application, CV and transcript no later than 27 October 2026. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis. You apply for the position by clicking on “Search for the job” in the posting and filling in the application form.

The Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness encourages everyone – regardless of race, skin color, religion or belief, political views, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, age, disability or national, social or ethnic origin – to apply

Application deadline: 27 October 2026

Department: Slotsholmsgade 12 1216 Copenhagen K

Location: Copenhagen K