Job Description

Operational Technology (OT) Security Specialist - Operations & Supply – VELUX

Join Technology Support, part of Supply Technology Center in the Technical Services organization. This is a growth position and a unique opportunity to influence and drive the OT Security agenda in an international context. If you have experience with Automation and a keen interest in security, please read on.

You will be a key player in our OT Security department within Technology Support and some of your core responsibilities are, among others, to utilize your technical expertise to support global functions and production facilities to ensure a secure and continuous operation of Industrial Automation and Control Systems within a digitized and automated infrastructure.

You will report into Christian Jakobsen, who is heading Technology Support, and you will preferably be based at our location in either Østbirk or Skjern where the rest of your colleagues are located.

Your challenges

Technology Support consists of Production Technology Innovation (PTI), Technology Standards & Sustainability, OT Security, Simulation and TC Machine Support, and you will be a part of the OT Security team together with one other colleague located in Østbirk, Denmark.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders across different business functions in a department where some of the core values are mutual respect, transparency, collaboration and commitment, then we will be looking forward to receiving your application.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the VELUX security agenda. We are open to candidates with a background from e.g. Automation, interested in OT Security or other relevant backgrounds such as an educational background within OT Security.

If you don’t match all the qualifications but still believe you could be a good fit for the position, don’t hesitate to apply.

In this role your key tasks will be to

• Bridge the gap between IT&DE and O&S OT teams, understanding the goals and limitations of both sides to ensure security measures remain operationally feasible.

• Develop and implement OT Cyber Security policies, procedures and standards, mitigating risks, and strengthening cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical OT environments against potential disruptions caused by cyber-attacks, system breakdowns, or vulnerabilities.

• Provide technical expertise, drive security initiatives, and foster collaboration across business functions and teams to maintain system integrity, reduce risk exposure, and ensure business continuity in alignment with organizational standards and objectives.

• Together with colleagues across different functions work on defining the general architectural framework in the O&S OT Security Backup/Restore & Asset Management Platforms.

• Take part in development and implementation of effective contingency plans and tools to enhance the resilience of the OT environment, ensuring operational continuity during cyber-attacks or major breakdowns.

• Provide direction and support in the execution of OT security-related deliverables in production technology investment projects, ensuring adherence to OT Security requirements.

• Work collaboratively with technical teams to help identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions to uphold system integrity across operational activities in our productions.

• Help embed an OT security assessment framework, which will support technical teams in analyzing risk exposure, proactively identifying gaps and driving mitigation actions to address findings.

• Track and document on risk mitigation efforts, providing regular overview for colleagues.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. or M.Sc within Industrial Automation Engineering, Robotics, IT/OT Infrastructure or other relevant technical engineering background with profound knowledge within Industrial Automation and OT environments.

Preferably, but not a requirement, 2–3 years of experience from a similar role.

Strong analytical skills, knowledge and understanding of OT Systems and Protocols, Cybersecurity fundamentals and associated frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443), Network Security for OT environments, Risk Assessment & Analysis, Secure Configuration Management, Remote Access solutions for OT environments.

Hands-on experience with running and troubleshooting industrial systems in real-world scenarios is considered a plus, but not a requirement.

Proficiency in English is a requirement; proficiency in Danish is considered a plus, but not a requirement in this role.

Moreover, we expect you:

• Are a team player who thrive working across business functions fostering a collaborative environment.

• Are able to find solutions through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders from various countries, cultures, and backgrounds.

• A good communicator with a strong approach to stakeholder management, capable of translating complex technical information and communicating it to non-technical stakeholders.

• Have the ability to act as a consultant and advisor – while also being able to implement solutions in practice.

• Have a structured and systematic approach to tasks.

• Possess a proactive curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and development, helping VELUX stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and industry advancements within OT Security.

You should expect domestic and international travel can occur in this position, approximately 10–25 per year.

Ready to apply?

Learn more about the VELUX Group online at www.velux.com where you can read more about working at our company and what to expect of our recruitment process.

We look forward to receiving your application and CV as soon as possible. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis until we have the right match.

All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

About VELUX

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the roof window category, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.

The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we can create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. With 20 production companies in 12 countries and sales companies in 37 countries, our products are widely available. We employ around 12,000 people, and our company is headquartered in Denmark. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At VELUX Residential, we believe in fostering a diverse workplace for everyone to thrive, develop, and perform at their best, and where you feel welcome, respected, and valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all - whether you are applying for a role or already a part of VELUX Residential. That means we recruit, hire, train, and promote people based on their skills and potential without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.