CISO

This position is for Danish Centre for AI Innovation in Hellerup.

Description

Are you a cybersecurity leader with a passion for innovation in AI? The Danish Centre for AI Innovation (DCAI) is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join their team in Copenhagen. As a key member of the organization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring comprehensive security for Gefion, one of the world’s most advanced AI supercomputers, and its applications and workloads. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-stakes environment and are excited about shaping the security strategy for a groundbreaking AI project, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Danish Centre for AI Innovation (DCAI)

DCAI is at the forefront of advancing AI research and development, driving innovation in critical areas such as healthcare, life sciences, and environmental sustainability. Supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and in collaboration with NVIDIA, DCAI is spearheading the establishment of Gefion, a state-of-the-art NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD designed to support large-scale AI projects. This initiative provides Danish researchers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge AI technology and expertise, positioning Denmark at the forefront of global technological innovation.

The Job

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at DCAI, you will be responsible for building and leading the cybersecurity function from the ground up. This role is critical in overseeing the entire security framework of the Gefion supercomputer, applications, and customer workloads. Your primary focus will be on implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

You will play a crucial role in balancing stringent security measures with the agility required for the supercomputer’s operation, ensuring that DCAI meets its strategic goals while maintaining a high level of security and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Your key responsibilities and tasks include:

• Cybersecurity Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aligns with the organizational goals of DCAI.
• Incident Management: Handle critical and complex real-life security incidents, including threat detection, response, and recovery.
• Policy and Compliance: Draft, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, CER, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and implement risk mitigation strategies. Prepare for and manage internal and external security audits.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, legal, and executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with security vendors and service providers.
• Security Awareness: Develop and deliver security training programs to promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Strategic Leadership: Think strategically to design security measures that align with the long-term goals of DCAI, balancing the need for robust security with operational agility.

Professional and personal qualifications:

To succeed in this role, DCAI imagines that you have:

• A strong background in cybersecurity, particularly related to hardware, with proven experience in handling complex security incidents and developing cybersecurity strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in managing cybersecurity frameworks, compliance standards, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external authorities.
• A solid understanding of business principles, with the ability to evaluate the impact of enhanced security measures on operational efficiency and user access.’
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.
• A passion for technology and innovation, with a keen interest in AI and its potential to address global challenges.

What DCAI Offers:

Joining DCAI offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of AI and cybersecurity innovation. As part of the team, you will gain hands-on experience in a high-stakes security environment, working with advanced technologies to support transformative research projects. Your contributions will directly impact critical global challenges, making this a highly rewarding and meaningful role.

Application and Information:

For more information, please contact Xenia Rosiak, Capax Recruitment, via email at [email protected].
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, and no later than 1 October 2024, by clicking the “Apply now” button.