Specialist in risk assessment of ICT supply chains for the Agency for Societal Security

Do you want to help strengthen cybersecurity for citizens, businesses and authorities in Danish society? Then this position in the Danish Agency for Civil Security and Security (SAMSIK) is for you!

Cyber Office is looking for an employee who will work with risk assessment of ICT supply chains in close interaction with the rest of SAMSIK and other specialists and stakeholders in the area.

Who are you?

You are interested in analyzing risks in ICT supply chains and have an interest in or experience with EU legislation in the area. You are motivated by delving into complex material to conduct risk assessments, and are able to use your professional expertise to assess how EU legislation affects Denmark's ability to secure critical ICT supply chains.

As part of the international team in the Cyber Office you will participate in expert forums in the EU, including conducting coordinated risk assessments of specific sectors or technologies together with colleagues from the other EU countries. In addition, you will be responsible for creating an overview of measures aimed at security in ICT supply chains across the EU, and ensure that Danish interests are raised in EU negotiations.

You will also contribute to the negotiation and implementation of new security measures in ICT supply chains in connection with the revision of the Cyber Security Act.

You have a relevant educational background e.g. in supply chain management or supply chain analytics or relevant professional experience in risk assessment. You are used to communicating in writing and orally with both technicians, generalists and management, and can communicate in writing as well as orally in English.

Your tasks will include

• Provide subject-matter expertise for the preparation of coordinated risk assessments at the EU level
• Contribute to implementing the revision of the Cyber Security Act with regard to security in ICT supply chains
• Create an overview of relevant measures in the area and contribute to formulating the Danish position in the area
• Provide professional qualification of inputs for the negotiation of acts aimed at risk assessment of ICT supply chains
• Handle casework and executive support and manage ad hoc requests, e.g. contributions to speeches or presentations

To succeed in the role we would like you to

• Have broad interest in cybersecurity
• Have experience with or an interest in risk assessment of ICT supply chains
• Have knowledge of or an interest in EU legislation in the cyber security and/or risk assessment domain
• Have good process understanding
• Are good at collaborating with both specialists and generalists

What we offer you

We have a good working environment and an accommodating culture, where we place importance on that well-being and performance go hand in hand. In SAMSIK we are brought together 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 in your new job in a safe and secure way.

Who are we?

The Danish Agency for Civil Security and Preparedness has the overall responsibility for emergency planning, supply security, cyber- and information security, telecommunications and the function as the national security authority. In addition, the National Operational Command (NOST) is anchored in the agency. Through close cooperation with authorities, companies and citizens we work to prevent and handle incidents and threats that can affect society's functions.

Cyber Office is SAMSIK’s cyber-specific office, which provides cyber-technical input broadly to other parts of the agency while independently running a number of tasks within cyber policy (e.g. NIS 2), cyber technology (e.g. the technical minimum requirements) and the international area (e.g. coordinated risk assessments and negotiations on the revision of the Cyber Security Act).

We are about 270 employees and are part of the Ministry of Civil Security and Preparedness.

Salary and terms of employment

You will be employed under the state academician collective agreement, and placement is determined by qualifications and experience.

The employment area is the Ministry of Civil Security and Preparedness with associated institutions. It is a condition of employment that you can be security cleared to the classification level SECRET and maintain the security clearance throughout your employment.

The positions are full-time.

The workplace is on Østerbro in everyday work. SAMSIK also has a location in Birkerød.

Expected start date is 15 January or as soon as possible thereafter.

Are you interested?

Send your application via the button ’Apply for the job’. The application must be received in the recruitment system no later than 18 November 2026.

We will call for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send your application as soon as possible.

The application should include a CV and copies of diplomas.

If you have specific questions about the content of the position, you are welcome to contact team leader Anders Stab Pedersen at [email protected] .

The Danish Agency for Civil Security and Preparedness encourages all interested 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.