OT Security Specialist

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

Join Technology Support, part of Supply Technology Center in the Technical Services organization. In our Technology Centers we specialize in designing and building cutting-edge manufacturing equipment featuring high levels of automation, digitalization and advanced mechanical designs, all something where your daily work will have a direct influence. Therefore, 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 the Technology Centers, 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.

Your challenges

In this role, you will tackle the delicate balance between security, performance, and business continuity in industrial environments, contributing to safeguarding of VELUX's operations worldwide. The complexity of OT systems, coupled with the reliance on legacy infrastructure and proprietary protocols, further amplifies the difficulty in standardizing security practices across a diverse landscape.

This is not just a cybersecurity job, but a unique opportunity to influence the VELUX OT Security agenda globally, taking part in implementing critical operational frameworks across globally distributed production environments, ensuring both immediate protection against threats and long-term resilience.

If you thrive working in a fast-paced dynamic environment in a matrix organization, have a passion for innovation, and possess the curiosity to stay ahead of ever-changing risks, this position is for you.

In this role your key tasks will be to:

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

• Be a key driver in development and implementation of OT Security policies, procedures and standards which will help VELUX mitigate risks and strengthen its measures to safeguard its most critical OT environments.

• 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.

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

• Provide technical expertise, drive security initiatives, and foster collaboration across business functions and teams to support the factories in maintaining 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 OT Security Backup/Restore & Asset Management Platforms.

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

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

Qualifications:

We expect that you have B.Sc. or M.Sc. within Industrial Automation Engineering, Robotics, IT/OT Infrastructure or other relevant technical background with profound knowledge within Industrial Automation and/or OT Security.

Preferably, but not a requirement, you have 2–3 years of experience from a similar role and a good insight and understanding of OT systems and protocols, Cybersecurity fundamentals and associated frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443)

To succeed in this role, you must possess strong analytical- and logical skills and have a structured and systematic approach to tasks.

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

Basic knowledge within following areas is considered a plus, but not a requirement:

• Network Security for OT environments

• Risk Assessment & Analysis of complex OT environments

• Secure Configuration Management of OT components

• Remote Access solutions for OT environments.

• Running and troubleshooting of industrial systems in real-world scenarios

Moreover, we expect you as a person are:

• A team player who thrives working across business functions fostering a collaborative environment.

• 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.

• Capable of acting as a consultant and advisor – while also being able to implement solutions in practice.

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

Domestic and international travel can occur in this position, approximately 10–25 per year.

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.

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.  

 We value diversity and strive to ensure that our employment decisions are fair and inclusive, focusing only on what truly matters: your qualifications and how you can contribute to our shared mission and success.