Senior Security Architect, Novonesis

Interested in a career that matters?

Do you want to help shape how security is embedded into digital solutions across Novonesis?

Join our Security Architecture team and help enable Novonesis to innovate, manufacture and grow securely. You will work in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment with 10+ security architects covering enterprise IT and OT/manufacturing security, protecting data and intellectual property and embedding security early into areas such as cloud, AI, SAP and Industry 4.0.

As Senior Security Architect, you will bring broad technical security expertise and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset to complex business and technology decisions.

The role & your impact

Your primary focus will be evaluating business solutions from a security perspective. You will look across the complete solution, including applications, SaaS platforms, integrations, infrastructure, identity and data flows, to understand dependencies and identify and address security risks.

Working across a large and evolving hybrid technology landscape, you will independently navigate complex, cross-functional challenges and help teams find the right balance between a strong security posture and business needs.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Lead technical security risk assessments, design reviews and threat modelling for new IT solutions, platforms and vendors, challenging designs where needed and recommending secure alternatives.
• Define security requirements, standards, patterns and reference architectures across areas such as identity, cloud, Zero Trust, hardening and Assume Breach.
• Guide the secure adoption of cloud services, identity services, privileged access and AI solutions, including controls for AI agents and security assessments of AI vendors.
• Act as security architect for strategic initiatives including digital transformation, NIS2, post-merger platform consolidation and M&A due diligence, as well as reviewing IT changes that affect security configurations.
• Advise system owners and business stakeholders on security risks and appropriate treatments, including technical assessments of security exceptions and application or site vetting.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

We are looking for someone who brings broad cyber security expertise together with sound judgement and the ability to turn complex security considerations into pragmatic recommendations.

You will need:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience in IT/cyber security, including 3–5 years as a security architect or in a comparable senior technical security role.
• Hands-on experience securing cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS, identity and access including Entra ID and PAM, infrastructure, networks, business applications/ERP such as SAP, and virtualization.
• Solid knowledge of security frameworks and standards including NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001/27002 and CIS Controls, together with a working understanding of NIS2.
• Experience with threat modelling approaches such as STRIDE and MITRE ATT&CK, and Zero Trust principles.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess security across an entire solution rather than individual components in isolation.
• The ability to explain risks clearly, build trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and constructively challenge proposed solutions while finding practical alternatives.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Additional skills & interests we value

It would be an advantage if you bring one or more of the following:

• Security certifications such as CISSP/CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA or CCSP.
• Experience with AI/LLM security.
• Experience with the Microsoft security stack, including Defender, Sentinel or Purview.
• Danish language skills.

Beyond your technical expertise, you are curious about new technologies and emerging threats, enjoy sharing knowledge and bring fresh perspectives to the team. You take ownership of outcomes and are comfortable prioritizing and making risk-based decisions in an environment where requirements are not always clear.

Most importantly, you approach security as an enabler: How can we do this securely?

What we offer you

You will become part of Security Architecture, one of three teams within Novonesis Cyber Security alongside the Cyber Defense Center and Governance, Risk & Compliance.

You will collaborate with Security, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Operations, Cloud, Digital Workplace, Data and AI, Procurement, Legal and business teams as well as with external technology partners. The environment offers exposure to a broad technology landscape and opportunities to contribute to significant transformation and security initiatives.

The role is based at our Hørsholm site and follows a hybrid setup, with remote working days in line with Novonesis guidelines. Working hours are flexible, with occasional meetings across international time zones. Travel is limited to approximately 5–10%, including visits to manufacturing sites and team events.

Relevant information

Application deadline: 25 October, 2026

Contact: Chief Information Security Officer Michael Hänschell at MICHL@novonesis.com

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Our History

In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis.

We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.