IT Security Architect

Company Overview

Blue Water Shipping is a global logistics provider delivering comprehensive, tailor-made supply chain solutions. Founded in Denmark in 1972, we are a worldwide team of dedicated professionals committed to providing high-quality, customer-centric services.

As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we are transitioning into a product-driven enterprise with optimized, user-friendly IT services. To strengthen our security posture and embed security by design across our IT landscape, we are seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to join our team.

The Role

As an IT Security Architect, you will play a key role in embedding security principles throughout the IT organization. Reporting to the Head of IT Security, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that security is an integral part of all architectural designs and decisions, supporting both strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security best practices into platforms, processes, and solutions.

• Guide and support solution architects in incorporating security into the design of new and existing systems.

• Embed security assessments and approvals into the IT delivery lifecycle.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Apply a risk-based approach to design and remediation efforts, balancing security and business needs.

• Lead security architecture governance and participate in design review boards.

• Establish and maintain security architecture principles and reference models.

• Define and communicate baseline security requirements for internal use and external contracts.

• Ensure security architecture documentation is up-to-date, digitized, and accessible.

• Monitor emerging technologies and engage external partners to evaluate innovative security capabilities.

Your Background

We’re looking for a pragmatic, experienced professional with strong technical and communication skills. Ideally, you have:

Technical Experience

• Proven expertise in securing hybrid IT environments (on-premises and public cloud).

• Strong knowledge and experience of Microsoft’s Azure cloud architecture

• Familiarity with major security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, TOGAF).

• Experience in systems delivery including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and support.

• Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance.

• Working knowledge of threat modelling and its practical application in design.

• Experience with operational technology (OT) security is a plus but not essential.

• We value your skills and personality more than your educational background but security certifications are desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Skilled communicator, able to convey technical topics to non-technical audiences.

• Effective at navigating multinational and cross-functional environments.

• Self-driven, with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Collaborative and outcomes-focused, with sound judgment and a pragmatic mindset.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Private medical care (Medicover),   

• Flexible hybrid model of working: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home,  

• Multisport card (FitProfit),  

• Training and conference budget,  

• Increased tax-deductible costs (creative work),  

• Christmas gifts.  

• Friendly work atmosphere driven by strong family values (family-owned business), 

• Social events and team-building meetings both locally and globally. 

• A key role in a global company undergoing a significant digital transformation.

• Opportunities to shape and influence IT security at an enterprise level.

• A collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

You can expect:

• An informal and flexible working environment

• Plenty of responsibilities and challenges working with the newest technology

• Possibilities to join relevant courses and training

• Opportunities to develop personally and professionally

• A strong community where team collaboration is in focus

• An important role in a growing international company

Contact

For more information you are welcome to contact Gareth Harkus, Head of Enterprise Architecture and IT Security at gaha@bws.dk 

Apply as soon as possible, as we review and interview candidates on an ongoing basis.

We support flexible and hybrid work arrangements, while also emphasizing the importance of team social interactions. Team members are expected to work from the office in Gdansk 3 - 4 days each week.

What we do – Together we create solutions  

We are a global organization with 80+ offices in 30 countries and over 2700 employees. Founded in Esbjerg, Denmark in 1972, Blue Water is a global organization of professionals, skilled to offer complete and tailor-made solutions to any shipping requirement anywhere in the world. We offer clients the best service and highest quality in the industry. We deliver logistics solutions that range from standardized services with high user and customer focus to co-created, project-based solutions tailored to unique business needs. 

Blue Water has an informal company culture of respect and trust. We keep our agreements, and we walk the walk. We value employee well-being, and it is an important part of our culture to have fun while working to achieve our common goals.