Senior Specialist - OT Cyber Security

Become a Senior Specialist in OT Cyber Security at KK Wind Solutions in Copenhagen, Denmark. This role involves enhancing global OT security capabilities and ensuring cybersecurity principles are integrated into industrial systems. Enjoy the opportunity to grow your expertise and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. Join KK Wind Solutions as a Senior Specialist in OT Cyber Security in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this role, you will enhance global OT security capabilities, ensuring cybersecurity principles are embedded in industrial systems. Collaborate with various teams to manage cybersecurity risks and support secure system designs. This position offers a chance to grow your expertise and contribute to the secure digitalization of operations in the renewable energy sector.

KK Wind Solutions Copenhagen, Denmark Hybrid Full Time UTC+01:00

KK Wind Solutions

Company Overview

Name

KK Wind Solutions, part of KK Group under A.P. Moller Holding

Headquarters

Ikast, Denmark

Founded

1978

Size

Approximately 2,400 employees globally (source: rocketreach.co). Reported revenue of $246.6 million, not specified for 2023 or later (source: rocketreach.co).

What They Do

KK Wind Solutions focuses on electrical systems for wind turbines and expands their technology into Power-to-X (PtX), energy storage, power conversion, and electrification. With over 40 years of experience in electro-mechanical solutions for renewable energy, they offer advanced control systems, including hardware such as WTC3, WTC5, WTC6, and MC60 string controller, as well as customized control panels and software for integration and retrofitting (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Their products also include sensors such as anemometers and accelerometers, as well as monitoring systems like SCADA and Turbine Condition Monitoring (TCM®), enhanced through the acquisition of Gram & Juhl in 2020 (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Target markets include wind turbine manufacturers, the aftermarket for existing fleets, and new PtX/electrification, with customers including leading global manufacturers relying on solutions in harsh offshore environments (source: kkwindsolutions.com).

Projects & References

One of the most notable projects that KK Wind Solutions has completed is the equipping of the world's first offshore wind farm at Vindeby, Denmark, in 1991, where they provided control and monitoring systems for 11 Bonus 450kW turbines (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Additionally, they implemented early installations such as the 50kW Windmatic in 1983 and Riisager 22kW in 1978, as well as widespread WTC3 implementations after 2002 as a key product (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Their current expansions include consolidated production in Hammel, Chennai, and Tianjin, as well as the integration of Nissens in 2024 to enhance cooling systems and power conversion (source: kkwindsolutions.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, KK Wind Solutions acquired Vestas’ Converters & Control business in 2023, which has provided them with production in Hammel (600+ employees), Chennai, and Tianjin (source: kkwindsolutions.com). They also acquired Nissens Cooling Solutions in 2024 to strengthen their cooling systems and power conversion for wind (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Furthermore, they have validated their climate goals through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2024/2025, aiming to reduce direct operational emissions by 63% and 38% in the supply chain by 2035 (source: kkwindsolutions.com).

Working There

KK Wind Solutions offers roles in R&D, engineering, production, testing, logistics, sales, service, field operations, software development, and support. Their departments include Global Service, production, and specialized teams in control software, sensors, energy storage, and PtX (source: kkwindsolutions.com). Hiring takes place at global locations, including the headquarters in Ikast, Denmark, as well as in Szczecin (PL), Bangalore/Chennai (IN), Tianjin (CN), Madrid (ES), Shanghai (CN), and Kansas (US) (source: windlogisticsgroup.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration with OEMs, and data-driven efficiency, with the principles "Drive Longer, Drive Better, Drive Always" in service (source: kkwindsolutions.com).

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Job Description

As a Cybersecurity OT Specialist at KK Wind Solutions, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing our global OT security capabilities. You'll work across IT, OT, legal, product management, and supplier teams to ensure that cybersecurity principles are embedded in our industrial systems for monitoring, control, and automation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your expertise, make a real impact in the renewable energy sector, and contribute to the secure digitalization of our operations.

Protect and develop our OT environments, particularly within the energy and wind sectors, by applying standards such as IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and ISO/IEC 27001, as well as EU and national regulations like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act.

You will support project and operations teams in building secure, robust, and compliant systems based on security-by-design principles.

Responsibilities

Identify and manage cybersecurity risks in OT environments, following key standards such as IEC 62443-3-2 and ISO/IEC 27005, including risk assessments of suppliers and third-party integrations.
Contribute to the design of secure OT network architectures with proper segmentation, access control, and defense-in-depth principles.
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated from concept to deployment
Support and improve OT-specific incident response processes, including investigation, log analysis, and recovery adapted to industrial systems.
Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations - including IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO/IEC 27001/27019, NIS2, and NERC CIP - and align internal processes accordingly.
Translate cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable deliverables for product and engineering teams, supporting compliance and customer commitments.
Evaluate and help implement technologies across the OT lifecycle, such as asset discovery, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and automation tools, focusing on secure-by-design principles.
Promote awareness and understanding of OT security across the organization through knowledge sharing and training.
Communicate cybersecurity priorities clearly to both technical specialists and senior stakeholders.
Contribute to embedding cybersecurity into operations, product development, and customer-facing projects - supporting KK Wind Solutions' strategic goals.

Our Requirements

5+ years of experience working with OT security, industrial automation, or related technical domains.
Knowledge of OT systems design, architecture, or deployment in industrial or energy environments is an advantage.
Familiarity with security standards (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO/IEC 27001/27019, NERC CIP, NIS2).
Strong understanding of network protocols, industrial automation, and control systems.
Excellent communication skills - able to bridge the gap between technical teams and management.
A collaborative mindset and motivation to learn and grow into a key OT security expert.