Senior security engineer
Posted: Oct 20, 2025
Job Description
Are you an experienced cyber security professional who wants to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If yes, this job might be what you are looking for Here’s what the job entailsIn this position, you will play a crucial role in strengthening Danske Commodities’ ability to proactively identify and address information security challenges. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping safeguard our organisation’s digital assets and ensuring we remain resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.More concretely, your areas of responsibility will include the following:lead security auditing, patching, and segregation of duties to ensure adherence to IT policies and procedures Design and orchestrate automation solutions for IT infrastructure, including global system landscapes Manage alert monitoring, controls and compliance, and disaster recovery drive security designs, guardrails, and self-service IAM solutions across the organization support IT and business units on security matters and document solutions, standards, and training materials Meet the teamThe architecture and security team at Danske Commodities is responsible for overseeing daily security operations across the entire organisation. We play a central role in creating and integrating robust security designs and guardrails to ensure the protection of our digital assets, identities and data. We actively advise other departments on best practices, helping to foster a culture of security awareness and compliance.We are a team of six, that consists of both security engineers and developers. Common for the team is a true passion for our field and a desire to foster an environment of collaboration and teamwork. But enough about us… over to you!Since you’ll be working with critical systems, we imagine that you are able to approach issues with an extensive toolbox where you are able to consider market risks as well as other relevant factors in your analyses. We also imagine you as a team player who approaches every task with enthusiasm—whether large or small—and actively support and push the team to meet and exceed the shared ambitions.Furthermore, we imagine that you:have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure and M365 Security hold relevant certifications like CCSP, CISM, AZ-500, SC-300, SC-100 have at least 5 years of professional and documented experience within the cyber security domain value good communicative skills – teamwork is essential for how we work have extensive knowledge and documented skills in working with Please note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for this role. We’ll take good care of youAt Danske Commodities, we take great care of our people. Joining us means you’ll get a lot of great perks – including social events, cultural experiences, tasty food and benefits to better your health, your life and your future.Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:Shape your developmenttailored growth plans, 100+ DC University courses & Harvard Learning access100+ yearly eventsfrom office parties to DC Sports events, CS:GO team, student network & moreGlobal career pathsas part of our parent company, Equinor’s 20,000-strong international networkFlexible work lifeadjustable hours, part-time options & up to 2 work from home days/weekFuel Fridays one paid Friday off every month (July and December excluded)Top-tier parental leaveup to 26 weeks paid, pension during leave & post-leave supportUnlimited paid child's sick days because family comes firstExtra time off5 additional days on top of your 5 weeksSenior days extra time off if you’re 55+Attractive package10% pension, health insurance, bonus scheme & moreNight/weekend compensationget rewarded for off-hour shiftsShare savings the option to join Equinor’s attractive share programmHome setup covered paid internet, phone & IT gearFree tickets & discountsculture, family fun, hotels, restaurants & moreOrganic meals light breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner & take-awayBarista caféhigh-quality coffee, always on usOn-site wellnessstate-of-the-art gym, physio, chiro & messageNew HQ in the heart of Aarhuswith stunning views, inspiring architecture and close to public transport…. and much more Recruitment process and relocationYou can read more about our recruitment process here. Please note that if you are an international candidate, we will reimburse travel expenses in connection with potential interviews and support you with the relocation process. What we’re aboutWe're a tech-driven energy trading company present in +40 markets across five continents. Our +600 people are driven by a need to constantly better things. If you are too, we could very well be the right place for you. You'll join a collective of thinkers and doers. Aspiring chefs, runners, parents, beekeepers, gamers – the list goes on. We're highly specialised experts within our fields. But it’s actually our diversity of ideas we’re most proud of, which is why we continuously work on strengthening an inclusive culture where diverse teams thrive.Our organisation is flat with an open-door policy. We expect you to care. About your work. About your own and your colleagues’ collective successes. And about the difference we make at Danske Commodities. Together with our parent company Equinor, we have the vision and strength to accelerate the energy transition and make an impact. Like no other.We've recently moved to our brand-new headquarters in Aarhus, Akson, located in Sydhavnskvarteret – a vibrant district where business meets culture. In this urban oasis, we enjoy state-of-the-art facilities – including our own barista coffee shop, modern fitness facilities and breathtaking views that make every day at the office even sweeter.
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