Student Assistant to the Ministry of Social Security and Emergency Preparedness

Do you want to join the fight against the hybrid threat? Are you keen to help strengthen cyber and information security in Denmark? And are you passionate about international affairs?

The Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Management is seeking a committed student assistant for tasks within cyber and information security and countering the hybrid threat.

About the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Management

The Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Management, in close cooperation with the responsible sectors, is responsible for preventing, resisting and handling major accidents, crises, disasters and other events that challenge the fundamental functions of society – whether it is a cyberattack, sabotage, espionage or extreme weather events that hit. The ambition is to align emergency preparedness, crisis management and resilience across sectors, so our society is stronger – both in everyday life and during crises.

The ministry consists of the department and two professional directorates: The Directorate for Civil Security and Emergency Management.

Your role and your tasks

We are seeking a student assistant for the Office of Cyber Security.

The Office of Cyber Security works to raise cyber security in Denmark and handles the implementation of the “Agreement on the Strategy for Cyber and Information Security 2026-2029.”

The Office also participates in a number of cross-ministerial and international matters; we play a significant role in implementing the EU regulations Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Cyber Security Act II (CSA).

As a student assistant in our department you will have a study-relevant job in a politically governed organization, where you gain insight into the ministry's organization and policy areas.

You will become part of an exciting and strong professional environment in a field in rapid development, and the work provides a good insight into the political decision-making processes, and what it is like to work in a ministry.

As a student assistant you will assist the offices in solving their tasks.

You will, among other things, contribute to

• the preparation of notes.
• drafting responses to citizens and organizations.
• preparation of meeting materials.
• lighter case handling.
• ad hoc tasks related to the office's other duties.

About you

You are a student in a relevant higher education program – e.g., cand.jur., cand.scient.pol., cand.polit. or cand.oecon. You have at least completed 2nd year of your studies.

In addition we expect that you

• are skilled, motivated and responsible.
• are familiar with or eager to learn about cyber and information security as well as the hybrid threat and project management.
• can work independently with more difficult issues and communicate them in writing and orally.

Terms of employment

It is a requirement that you are a student active in studies to be employed as a student assistant.

The average weekly working time will be 15 hours. The working hours are flexible to fit your studies. By agreement there will be the possibility to take time off during exam periods.

Employment and remuneration will be in accordance with the general agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organizations – The Public Sector Area as well as the union agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT employees (HK).

It is a condition of employment that you can obtain security clearance.

The place of employment is the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Management Department, Slotsholmsgade 12, 1218 Copenhagen K.

Want to know more

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Maria Leander Gøgsig at 20 48 08 94.

Your application

Send your application, CV and transcript no later than Monday 26 October 2026.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

You apply for the position by clicking on “Apply for the position” in the posting and filling out the application form.

The Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Management 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.

Application deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Slotsholmsgade 12 1216 Copenhagen K

Location: Copenhagen K