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Are you interested in influencing the technology and security direction of a leading Nordic bank? Do you have good knowledge of securing modern application development? Do you want to be part of a committed and goal-oriented team? Then you might be our new team lead for our Application Security team.

The Application Security team consists of eight professionals, ranging from junior to senior levels, and is part of the Cyber Build area in the Security, Resilience, and Controls (SRC) organisation. This team drives security disciplines across the Group with the objective of providing high-quality security.

Your day-to-day work will involve managing the team and leading various initiatives to improve and maintain security standards for the development pipelines. You will contribute to architecting and supporting the implementation of IT security frameworks, methodologies, and systems, enabling the creation of secure applications.

The Lead of Application Security is an experienced leader who reports to the Head of Cyber Build. You are expected to guide, develop, and empower the staff while serving as both an escalation point and a subject matter expert.

You will join a journey to build a lean and secure development pipeline in a focused and expanding organisation with clear goals. If you see yourself thriving in this environment, this might be your opportunity. We offer modern facilities in both central Copenhagen and Vilnius offices.

Danske Bank supports a high degree of workplace flexibility (our team is currently using a hybrid working model, where we work at least 3 days a week in the office).

Mission

• Manage the Application Security team, providing leadership and guidance to team members
• Lead various initiatives to improve security standards within development pipelines
• Contribute to architecting and supporting the implementation of IT security frameworks, methodologies, and systems
• Provide advice and support for creating and improving instructions and standard operating procedures that adhere to information security and IT risk management policies
• Develop and maintain a roadmap to improve the security posture of the Group’s application development activities
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of technologies and tools
• Manage and empower team members to grow and deliver effectively
• Serve as an escalation point and subject matter expert for the team and stakeholders
• Contribute to team members’ professional and personal development, including setting up development plans and ensuring the right competencies and collaboration

Skills

• Proven track record in leading and managing teams within IT security or application development environments
• Exceptional people leadership skills, including mentoring, guiding, and resolving team challenges, fostering an environment focused on individual and team growth
• Extensive experience in IT security, development functions, general cybersecurity, and similar information security domains, supported by a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific field
• In-depth technical knowledge of cybersecurity defence measures, secure development processes, and IT infrastructure
• Strong ability to effectively negotiate and facilitate complex problem resolution, with a structured communication style to engage executive and peer-level stakeholders and manage expectations
• Certifications like CISSP or CISM are beneficial and demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to act as a subject matter expert and escalation point, providing guidance and support to the team and stakeholders
• Advanced English language skills

We offer:

We will ensure that exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience and requirements for the corresponding job function (salary range from 5200 EUR to 7800 EUR gross EUR/monthly).

Your title in job contract will be Leader of team.

Eric Olsson