Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

STARK Group IT is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer
 

Can you drive measurable improvements in cybersecurity performance? Are you a strategic leader who delivers results in complex, multinational environments? If you have a proven track record of enhancing IT security and mitigating risks, we want to hear from you!

STARK Group has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with revenue and EBITDA more than doubling. However, the IT landscape has not evolved at the same pace. To maintain strong business performance and minimize risks, modernizing core IT systems is crucial. As CISO, your impact will be measured by your ability to enhance security, resilience, and growth of STARK Group’s IT landscape, safeguarding operations and fostering a cybersecurity-first culture. Join STARK Group IT, a dynamic and fast-moving team, with the flexibility to work from our Copenhagen or Aarhus office.

Your Role & Responsibilities

The CISO role is a critical leadership position, succeeding a strong foundation for cybersecurity governance and risk management. Your focus will be on enhancing and evolving our security function to meet both current business demands and the latest global security trends. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Oversight: Lead the design and implementation of a cybersecurity strategy that directly supports STARK Group’s business objectives. Ensure policies, procedures, and frameworks continuously evolve to stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory changes, delivering measurable results in security and business alignment.
   
• Risk Management & Compliance: Lead the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of security risks, ensuring full compliance with relevant security standards and frameworks. Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments reducing risk exposure and safeguarding business continuity.
   
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with IT teams, business units, and regional CIOs to integrate security best practices into all IT initiatives. Build strong relationships with vendors, regulators, and peers to stay ahead of cybersecurity trends.
   
• Security Advisory: Provide expert guidance on secure design and implementation of IT systems across applications, infrastructure, and cloud platforms. Ensure robust security is embedded in all digital transformation projects.
   
• People Management: Lead and develop the Information Security team within a collaborative, results-driven environment. Oversee recruitment, establish clear performance expectations, and drive continuous skill development to build a team capable of delivering exceptional security outcomes.

Critical Leadership Qualities - Who are we Looking for?
We are looking for a results-driven CISO who excels in dynamic, high-performing environments and fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusion. You must have proven experience leading across matrix organizations and multiple countries, ensuring seamless alignment between diverse teams and functions. Additionally, we value that you have:  

• Extensive experience in senior IT security leadership roles, including a proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide security strategies in complex, multinational organizations.
• Strong experience in risk management, security governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on knowledge of security frameworks, incident response, threat intelligence, and security tools such as SIEM, IAM, EDR, and cloud security solutions.
• Experience with implementing Zero Trust security strategies and driving security initiatives across various IT environments (including cloud and on-premise).
• A strategic and data-driven mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative work culture.

As CISO, you will be part of the STARK Group IT Management team, reporting directly to the Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO). You will lead the Security team, which currently consists of two internal FTE’s; a Cloud Security Senior Specialist and a Senior IT Security Advisor. Beyond the group IT management team and your immediate team, you will collaborate closely with the IT directors across our business units, ensuring security is embedded into every aspect of STARK Group’s IT landscape.

At STARK Group IT, we foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our work environment is fast-paced yet down-to-earth, with a strong focus on customer-centricity, transparency, and performance. The organization operates with a non-hierarchical structure, where mutual respect and trust are key to success. This is also reflected in our yearly employee engagement survey, which shows continued high employee satisfaction—something we take great pride in.

Welcome to Group IT

When joining Group IT, you will be joining a digital transformation journey as we replace our legacy monoliths and transition towards a modular and flexible integrated setup. Group IT, a dynamic and rapidly evolving part of STARK Group, is responsible for delivering group-wide business-critical IT solutions. We aim to modernize and reimagine the IT landscape to ensure both scalability and composability to meet existing and future business needs, and we would like your input to rethink the way things are done in our industry to offer our customers an extraordinary experience.

Want to know more and apply?

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your options in STARK Group. You are welcome to contact HR-Manager Sandie Overby at sandie.overby@stark.dk for any specific questions regarding the role. 

STARK Group

STARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a solid legacy. STARK Group was established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a skilled team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to equip professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C

At STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite candidates of all backgrounds to join us in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authenctic selves to work.

Agency Policy

STARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with candidates seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.