Cyber Security Architect

Do you want to play a role in solving global energy challenges for future generations?

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect to define, govern, and maintain Aker Solutions’ enterprise-wide cyber security architecture within IT and information security. This strategic and transformational role owns the target state and multi-year roadmap, guiding the organization toward a mature, risk-informed, cloud-ready, zero-trust-aligned security posture. While this is not a solution architect role, you will provide guidance to solution teams as needed.

You will work across hybrid cloud environments, including traditional Azure workloads and modern containerized microservices, and collaborate with architects across all IT towers to ensure consistent implementation, governance, and alignment. This leadership-oriented position goes beyond solution-level design and requires steering the long-term architectural vision across the enterprise.

What will you be doing?

As Cyber Security Architect, you will take ownership of defining Aker Solutions’ target security state. You will:

• Develop and maintain a holistic security architecture across on-prem, Azure IaaS/PaaS, and containerized workloads, embedding Zero Trust principles, multi-layered security, and secure DevSecOps practices
• Define and guide the adoption of key security capabilities, including posture management, cloud workload protection, container security, identity governance, logging/telemetry, threat detection, and secret management
• Create and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails to support secure solution design across IT towers, collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, identity, network, application, and integration teams
• Lead and support architectural governance, acting as the enterprise security authority and facilitating decision-making forums
• Own, prioritize, and continuously update the multi-year security architecture roadmap to align with business priorities, operational realities, the threat landscape, regulatory requirements, and technology evolution
• Drive secure modernization and adoption across Azure workloads, cloud-native/containerized applications, and identity-centric access models, ensuring appropriate tools and controls are in place (e.g., cloud workload protection, container security, infrastructure-as-code, centralized logging/telemetry)
• Support DevOps and platform engineering teams with secure design patterns and lifecycle governance
• Ensure compliance with standards, frameworks, and regulations, including ISO 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, NIS2, GDPR, CISA Zero Trust, and the Norwegian Security Act
• Embed compliance-by-design and lead security risk assessments for new platforms or architectural changes
• Drive modernization of identity governance, including lifecycle automation, and privileged access management
• Provide advisory support and mentorship, guiding leadership on architectural risks, capability gaps, and investment needs, and coaching architects and engineers in secure design principles and best practices

We think you should have:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and governing enterprise-scale security architectures across hybrid and cloud environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise and cloud security, including:
  • Azure infrastructure security
  • Container and microservice security
  • Identity governance and privileged access management
  • Secure network and data architecture
  • DevSecOps and cloud-native delivery models
• Experience working with or implementing security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, NIS2, GDPR, and Zero Trust architectures (e.g., CISA Zero Trust)
• Understanding of security challenges in IT–OT integrations, including familiarity with standards such as IEC 62443
• Experience in working with multi-vendor scenarios and experience with interacting with offshore teams
• Ability to translate security risks and architectural decisions into clear, business-relevant language
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work across IT towers and external vendors
• High integrity and the ability to operate effectively in environments where security capabilities are evolving or still maturing

What we offer:

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent.
• Remote work flexibility: Work from home up to two days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need.
• Strategic impact and influence: Shape enterprise-wide security architecture and directly influence senior leadership decisions.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology: Work with hybrid cloud, containerized microservices, and zero-trust frameworks, applying modern DevSecOps practices.
• High-impact projects: Lead complex, transformative security initiatives across IT and OT environments.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you!

If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out to:

• Preben Gustavsen, CISO / VP Cyber Security, Aker Solutions, email: preben.gustavsen@akersolutions.com
• Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, email: magdalena.matuszyk@nesadvantage.com, phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19

NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Please note: Background checks are conducted on all final candidates.

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Aker Solutions, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive. Diversity fuels creativity and innovation, making it a key competitive advantage. We embrace all aspects of diversity, including disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We have experience with accommodating various needs and are always open to finding solutions that suit you. We encourage everyone to apply and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.