Skip to main content

Director Security & Crisis Management

Ensure robust operational safety and crisis leadership at Kongsberg Maritime as Director Security and Crisis Management

Are you ready to embark on an exciting and important journey as the Director Security & Crisis Management at Kongsberg Maritime? As the leader of our Security & Crisis Management team you will play a crucial role in driving our security efforts and delivering reliable solutions to our global operations.

Within the group security office our mission is clear: to build and enhance strategic and operational security and deliver reliable and sustainable security management to our valued operatives. Through a collaborative approach, both internally and externally, we will foster a security focused culture together. With a constant focus on uncertainty, we explore new technologies and ways to work to stay ahead of the unknown.

As the Director Security & Crisis Management in Kongsberg Maritime, you have the competence, motivation, and leadership to transform our security goals into actionable strategies that make a difference. You will effectively assess, strategize and communicate plans and initiatives to our organisation, fostering successfully implemented security strategies on a global scale.

Your key accountabilities include:

  • Be Kongsberg Maritime’s main point of contact in Security related issues
  • Own KM’s Security strategy, set targets and core focus within the area in line with KM direction and external factors
  • Provide relevant security briefings to KM Leadership team both regularly and in case of actual incidents
  • Ensure professional and updated threat assessments and plans for crisis management
  • Ensure KM operates within relevant laws and regulation
  • Responsible for KM’s global Security & Crisis Management team
  • Report to SVP Naval Systems and the CEO at Kongsberg Maritime

Qualifications and experience for the role

  • Relevant higher education at master or bachelor level within relevant fields
  • Broad experience from one or more areas like physical security, personnel security, crisis management, cyber security
  • Experience from and knowledge of risk governance
  • Relevant leadership experience both strategic and operational
  • Background from either military or police is preferred
  • Fluent in English, written and verbally, and excellent communication skills
  • Experience from larger and complex organizations is beneficial, in addition to relevant network within the field
  • International experience is beneficial

This employment will require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. In addition, a security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority will be required. The successful candidate may start to work with limited access whilst the clearance is being processed. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment

Who are you?

As a person, we believe you excel in analysing complex problems, stays focused during stressful situations with high level of uncertainty and develop executable plans.

You take initiative, make things happen, and take full responsibility for the results. Your ability to lead, work independently and collaborate will be crucial in driving security initiatives forward.

You have the power to make an impact through effective communication. Your ability to convince and conceptualize will be essential in promoting and gaining support for plans and ideas.

You believe in the value of teamwork and understand the importance of supporting and empowering others. Your willingness to share your expertise, experiences, and support will contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Work location
Any of Kongsberg Maritime’s locations in Norway. We are flexible on working arrangements.

Point of contact
Håvard Klokkerud, Director Operations Naval Business
Tel.: +4797118648

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea. Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board. Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Technologies for sustainable oceans