Junior Information Security Specialist

Do you have an interest in information security and compliance? Are you skilled in coordination and administration? Do you have proficient English skills and an eye for detail? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Information Security Team as a Junior Information Security Specialist

Are you ready for an internal role as one of our go-to security specialists?

We are looking for a colleague in Vilnius who can help us oversee our existing security framework and be responsible for ensuring that our security standards are implemented internally and externally by our suppliers and partners.

Organizationally, the role is placed in COWI's Information Security Team, headed by our Chief Information Security Officer. The Information Security Team is placed within Group Finance, but have close daily collaboration with Group IT, HR, Legal and other departments. The Information Security Team is responsible for Governance, Risk and Compliance activities, but do not perform any operational IT Security tasks – these are managed by Group IT.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Security Metrics Automation: Assist in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing cybersecurity metrics, supporting automation of security processes using Power Apps, Power Automate, and dashboards.
• Security Assurance Compliance: Support cybersecurity specialists and product teams in tracking security recommendations, control assessments, audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring documentation and remediation follow-ups.
• Technical Risk Policy Support: Assist in risk assessments, security baseline reviews, and ISMS policy updates, ensuring alignment with security standards and continuous improvements.
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to growth in this role is that you are ready to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. You never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• Knowledge and experience within the field of information security especially ISO27002.
• You have a university degree or equivalent.
• Professionally proficient in spoken and written English.
• You have effective communication skills, and you are skilled at managing your stakeholders.
  
  

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

We also offer:

• Private health insurance after the probation period
• Accident insurance from the first day of your employment
• Hybrid way of working
• 1 extra day off after birthday
• Other benefits, such as: new and modern office space, various COWI partner discounts and offers, social initiatives and corporate events.
  
  

Salary for this position starts from 2680 to 3500 EUR before taxes. We believe in your professional capability, therefore the final offer will be based on your skills and experience.

Got more questions?

If you have any questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to our Chief Information Security Officer, Martin Modvig Stausbøll at [email protected].

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we aim to accomplish and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.