Senior IT Security Architecture (Ballerup, Capital Region of Denmark, DK)

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About this opportunity

Senior IT Security Architecture

Threat Detection & Response

Infrastructure & Information Security

Enterprise IT and Quality

Ballerup, Denmark

Are you an IT Security Engineer and want to help us integrate security technologies, craft SIEM content, develop SOAR playbooks, and align response plans?  Do you have the technical knowledge, and positive attitude to solve complex technical challenges?

If so, read on!

Your new role

In this role you will work with within Detection Analytics & Orchestration function to collaborate with architects and analysts across Cyber Defence Centre.  You will integrate security technologies, craft SIEM content, develop SOAR playbooks, and align response plans.  Your work will directly impact stakeholders by operationalizing their new security solutions and eliminating tedious work within our Security Operations Center.  Your experience with major platforms for security monitoring, log management, and ITSM such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Splunk, and ServiceNow is an asset for our team.

Moreover, as our Security Engineer we want you to:

Proactively identify opportunities to improve stakeholder satisfaction

Contribute to planning and prioritization of work within the function

Build strong relationships with non-technical stakeholders

Configure out of the box features to integrate products

Understand and develop Python and JavaScript as needed

Maintain alignment with Incident Response function

Your skills & qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Security is required; relevant experience may be substituted for degree when appropriate.  Advanced degree preferred.

+5 years of relevant experience is required

Ability to lead a project in the development and implementation of processes and technology.

Vendor neutral technical certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIH) desirable

Vendor sponsored and professional certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Splunk, etc.) desirable.

Your new department

The Infrastructure and Information Security department is a part of Enterprise IT & Quality, we are a business area that drives impact across the full Novo Nordisk value chain. We strive to stay close to our stakeholders in the business to ensure we deliver on their needs, helping reach millions of people living with serious chronic diseases. Our focus is on being at the forefront within our three areas; ensuring the highest quality for patients, being a trusted tech leader and an environmentally responsible business.

The Cyber Defence Centre is based in Infrastructure and Information Security in Denmark. You will be part of a global information security community with colleagues located primarily in Denmark, USA, and India. The Cyber Defence Centre team consists of leading experts in various areas ranging from network security, incident response, cloud security, cryptography, security operations and more.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy her e .

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

For more information

You are welcome to contact Thomas Yura (Director) on +45 4444 8888 if you have questions about the role. Be advised Thomas will not support queries about your recruitment status.

Deadline

22 September 2026.

 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about your motivation to apply in your CV.

Please apply in English and refrain from adding a photo to your CV to ensure fair and efficient processing. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants. Note that we use screening questions as part of the application process for this position; however, all CVs are reviewed by a recruiter. We encourage you to answer these carefully, as they help us assess your expectations, experience and qualifications.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Information Technology
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Ballerup, Denmark
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Information Technology role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 397 comparable Senior Information Technology roles across 43 biopharma companies.

397Comparable roles tracked
368Currently active
43Companies hiring similar roles
24Countries represented

Salary context

52 of 397 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $742,600/yr – $1,091,600/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr. AI Science Lead · Lilly $259,500/yr – $380,600/yr
Peer group range $98,050 – $320,050 (median $184,125)

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Seniority mix

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Therapeutic area mix

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