Security Lead

At Telenor AI Factory, we’re not just building infrastructure – we’re building the future of AI in Norway. As a fully Norwegian-owned initiative, we’re scaling fast, driven by real customer demand and feedback. Our mission is clear: deliver what our customers need, when they need it, with sovereignty, security, sustainability and innovation at the core.

Backed by strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and other global tech leaders, we’ve created Norway’s first sovereign, secure, and sustainable AI cloud service, designed to accelerate AI adoption across industries. From startups to enterprises, our customers are already unlocking value through our platform, and we’re just getting started.

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth, expanding into a new data center and scaling our services to meet increasing demand. If you’re passionate about AI, customer-centric innovation, and being part of something truly transformative and pioneering, this is your chance to be part of shaping Norway’s AI future.

As we continue to scale our business, both commercially and technically, we are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Security Lead to take ownership of our security strategy and implementation across our AI cloud offering. This is a hybrid role that combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership and customer-facing engagement. You will be front and center in shaping, delivering and communicating our security offering, from technical architecture and information security management and compliance to customer trust and public representation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the holistic security design and measures across the Telenor AI factory operation, including ISMS, AI cloud infrastructure and development services, Kubernetes and APIs.
• Own and evolve our security offering, from technical controls to customer-facing messaging.
• Ensure compliance with key frameworks and regulations e.g. NIS2, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, etc.
• Develop and manage our Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, supporting onboarding, architecture reviews and sales processes.
• Represent Telenor AI Factory at events, panels and in public forums about security and sovereignty.
• Collaborate with the tech and business development resources to embed security and sovereignty into platform development.
• Collaborate with partners to align security implementations and influence their security roadmap.
• Drive innovation areas like confidential computing, zero-trust architecture and secure model development.

Who are we looking for?

• Solid experience in cloud and infrastructure security, ideally in AI/ML or GPU-based environments.
• Strong technical skills in Kubernetes, IAM, KMS, encryption, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm).
• Familiarity with sovereign cloud principles and secure data residency.
• Experience with security certifications and frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CSA STAR).
• Experience with Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage with customers and speak at events.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on ability to implement and lead.
• Fluent in both Norwegian and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

We also believe you are:

• Innovative with agile mindset, motivated by solving complex challenges and prioritising business objectives.
• Collaborative and results-oriented, fostering cross-functional alignment.
• Embraces and fosters a culture of experimentation, learning, and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to take part in the beginning of a new Telenor business venture, with a startup feeling and energy.
• Possibility to shape your own role and contribute with your ideas for development in the area.
• Part of a strong security community in Telenor Group, including the company Telenor Cyberdefence.
• Work with a fantastic team of engaged and experienced people who collaborate closely and appreciate everyone's ideas and opinions - we are building Telenor AI Factory together!
• You’ll be part of Telenor’s competitive benefits plan including our insurance - and pension schemes, vacation, etc.
• Flexibility in our way of working.

Important information:

• Application deadline: 11.11.2025. We’ll be looking at all the applications on an ongoing basis.
• Workplace: Telenor Fornebu.
• Background checks through Semac will be conducted on relevant candidates.
• If you have any questions about the position, you can contact the Hiring Manager, Pål Grønsund at +4793856442 or Pal.Gronsund@telenor.com.
• The candidate need to be able to obtain a security clearance in accordance with the Norwegian Security Act.