Head of Section - Cyber Security

DNV has significant ambitions to rapidly grow our Cyber Security unit in the coming years, building on our strengths in the Nordics and internationally to make a global impact on safeguarding life, property and the environment also in the Cyber domain.

We seek an ambitious and driven Section Manager to take the helm of our Technical Architecture and Verification section. This section conducts penetration testing, cyber security assessments, technical verification and advisory to our customers around the world.

As Section Manager you will divide your time between working on customer projects and managing your team. The team consists of a mix of experienced and younger team members that are dedicated to make Cyber Security in DNV a success through excellent deliveries to our customers.

Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to

• People management and development
• Competence development
• Optimizing team utilization and forecasting
• Recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Deliver penetration test or other cyber security projects to customers
• Work as project manager on internal and external projects
• Take the role as bid manager in relevant sales processes

In addition to the managerial tasks, you are expected to be leading your team through times with high levels of activity and some uncertainty and be showing the way both through customer financed projects and internal activities. In addition to leading and managing a growing team of cyber experts, you will be working on exciting customer projects in several key industries like maritime, oil and gas, renewables, utilities, and others. We aim to provide you with a fast-paced career that brings you opportunities to develop your competencies rapidly. We will invest in your career development, offering in-depth training and the chance to participate in industry-leading courses and projects.

The section manager reports to the Director DNV Cyber Security Norway.

You will be based at one of DNV’s premises in Norway, preferably Høvik or Trondheim, but other locations can be considered for the right candidate.

We look forward to having you on the team!

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Position Qualifications

• Essential competencies and experience
• Formal education on BSc level or above in relevant areas such as cyber security, computer science, telecom, or cybernetics. Relevant experience can compensate for lack of formal education.
• Penetration testing and security audits on a wide variety of systems including IT and OT systems.
• Network architectures, general IT and OT cyber security
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 is an advantage
• Cyber security certifications like GICSP, OSCP, GPEN, CEH or any other penetration testing certification is an advantage
• The possibility for a higher security clearance is preferable
• Language skills: Fluent English, mastering Norwegian is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Motivation for being a leader and manager
• People management skills
• Good written and spoken communication skills; precise, efficient, structured and clear
• A customer-oriented mindset and willingness to travel
• A positive, constructive, and solution-oriented “can-do” attitude
• The personal integrity to work with a trust-based brand like DNV

What we offer

• A meaningful job with one of Norway’s most attractive employers.
• Strong company culture with emphasis on competence development
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• International working environment
• Exciting projects within critical sectors in Norway and internationally
• Competetive terms and conditions
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
• Social events, sports and team building activities
• In addition, at the Høvik offices we have
  Well-equipped exercise center
  Free shuttle bus from Sandvika and Skøyen for those located at Høvik

For more information about the position, please contact:

Director DNV Cyber Security Norway, Anette Roll Richardsen, anette.roll.richardsen@dnv.com
Resource Director of DNV Cyber Security Norway, Haakon Knudsen, haakon.knudsen@dnv.com

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

DNV’s Cyber Security unit assesses and mitigates cyber risks facing critical infrastructure along the entire value-chain of the energy, maritime, healthcare and other industries. We help some of the world’s biggest brands to establish cyber security programmes, assess their exposure to risk, build compliance, and verify the resilience of their technical infrastructure.

Our Cyber Security team has been involved in some of the sector’s most high-profile projects. We offer our customers a winning combination of independent expertise in operational technologies, deep insight into the industries that we serve, and complete discretion to support their needs.

DNV has significant ambitions to rapidly grow its Cyber Security unit in the coming years, building on our strengths in the Nordics to make a global impact on safeguarding life, property and the environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

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!