Cyber Security Specialist

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About The Accelerator
We rapidly nurture successful businesses and services that will shape the future of assurance. The Accelerator operates a portfolio of units undergoing significant growth, chiefly through acquisitions and partnerships. The Accelerator acts as a greenhouse for a strategically selected portfolio of businesses, each of which serves different industries and markets. The portfolio benefits from dedicated support to rapidly grow through organic means, as well as through acquisitions and partnerships. Three business units were housed in the Accelerator in 2022: Cyber Security, Digital Health, and Inspection.

About the role

We are looking for a Security Specialist to join the Technical Assessments and Cloud Security (TACS) service unit at DNV Cyber. This position is based in Finland. You will be joining a team of security specialists advising DNV Cyber clients as they rely on us to find vulnerabilities in their networks, systems and applications.

Your main task is to perform security assessments against different types of applications, systems and networks. In addition, you will have an opportunity to work with some very security-minded colleagues and clients.

Most of your daily work will revolve around security assessments where the following tasks are expected:

• Identify vulnerabilities in applications, systems and networks.
• Document the vulnerabilities by describing them, providing reproduction and remediation steps and classifying their severity according to industry standards.
• Ensure project deadlines are met, and clients are kept up to date on meeting project milestones.
• Interact with customers in a collaborative, consultative manner to deliver world-class results.

The preferred location is Finland, but we are open to considering other European locations for the right candidate.

While applying, please attach any relevant certifications or provide a link to them.

Posting Deadline: 31/03/2025.

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What we offer

Be one of us:

We have recently embarked on an exciting journey – formerly known as Nixu, now combined forces with DNV and Applied Risk, with the goal of creating a leading European cyber security services business.

At DNV Cyber, we are passionate about cyber security and take pride in the way we are impacting the society we live in. We encourage you to excel professionally through knowledge sharing and demanding cases. At DNV Cyber, you'll have 500 colleagues who share an interest in cyber security with you.

At DNV Cyber, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases and customers from various industries. You will be working in an international environment with global opportunities to advance in your career. With us, you will be surrounded by the most talented people in the cyber security field. We encourage you to keep challenging yourself by exploring new areas of expertise.

Join us on an exciting adventure of growth, meaningful work, and shaping the future through cyber security!

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Strong consulting skills are key to long-term success. To thrive in this role, you should excel in:

• Communication skills: Ability to tailor messages to different situations and audiences.
• Listening skills: Understanding customers and empathizing with their needs.
• Adaptability: Maintaining a relaxed attitude and adjusting to evolving requirements and ways of working.
• Continuous learning: Willingness to embrace new challenges and expand your expertise.

Required Skills:

• Solid expertise in application security.
• Relevant security certifications in areas such as:
  • Application Security: OSWA, OSWE, GWAPT, GMOB
  • Penetration Testing: OSCP, OSEE, GPEN, GXPN, Crest CRP
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for on-site projects at customer premises in the Caucasus region.
• Proficiency in the local language of the preferred location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Development background or experience with manual code analysis.
• University degree in cybersecurity or a related field.