Senior Security Engineers and Technical Advisors

About the job

Defendable AS is seeking two Senior Security Engineers and Technical Advisors to join their team in Oslo, Gjøvik, or Grimstad. This role involves working on advanced security operations, automation, cloud security, and AI integration to help customers defend against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security operations and MDR (managed detection and response) services, including building tooling, integrations, and platforms.
• Develop security automation and engineering solutions using infrastructure as code, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Create cost-effective approaches for collecting, routing, storing, and accessing security data while balancing visibility, retention, and cost.
• Work with Microsoft security technologies, particularly Defender, Sentinel, and the wider Azure security ecosystem.
• Help customers design and implement secure cloud environments that follow industry best practices.
• Apply AI within security operations and build services to secure, harden, and assure customer AI implementations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in cyber security engineering, cloud security, or a closely related field.
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to move from loosely defined problems to working technical solutions.
• Experience integrating and configuring security technologies, not just administering them.
• Interest or experience in automation, infrastructure as code, or configuration as code.
• Solid experience with designing, securing, and/or administering in Azure.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 3–5 years of relevant work experience, or demonstrated competence through certifications, courses, and additional work experience.

Personal qualities

• Solutions-oriented and self-driven, with the ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.
• Curious and analytical, with a systematic approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn from others.
• Effective and trustworthy communicator, capable of explaining complex topics clearly to any audience.
• Cooperative and flexible, able to work with diverse teams and technical resources across various sectors.

We offer

• Challenging and varied work with opportunities to explore new ideas and technologies.
• A strong technical environment with knowledge sharing and mutual support among colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A central role in building and influencing the development of services.
• Flexible working arrangements that support both collaboration and individual needs.
• A friendly, welcoming, and proudly nerdy environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their personality and shape the culture.

How to apply

Apply as soon as possible. The position is based in Oslo, Gjøvik, or Grimstad. Fluent written and spoken English skills are required. Norwegian language proficiency is highly desirable. Some assignments may require Norwegian security clearance, but this is not a general requirement for the position. Background checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

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