IT Auditor or Compliance Consultant

IT auditor or Compliance Consultant with a focus on governance and risk management

Do you want to help strengthen our information security and create an overview of the organization's IT landscape?

We are looking for a committed and analytical IT auditor who can be a driving force in our work with cyber and information security. You will play a central role in the development of our security work as well as the establishment of a comprehensive overview of systems, system owners, and risks across the organization.

Your primary tasks

As an IT auditor/compliance officer responsible for cyber and information security, you will among other things:

• Participate in the implementation of a comprehensive overview of systems, system owners, and risks across the organization.

• Plan and conduct IT audits and audits of systems, processes, and controls.

• Develop, maintain, and document the organization's management system for information security.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments of IT systems and information assets.
• Ensure an overview of the organization's system portfolio through the FODA work.
• Identify and register system owners and ensure clear distribution of responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development of security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Follow up on security incidents, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to compliance with applicable legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.

We expect that you

• Have an understanding or interest in cyber threats, security controls, and risk management.
• Can work systematically with documentation and process descriptions.
• Are analytical, detail-oriented, and good at creating an overview.
• Can communicate complex issues to both management and employees.
• Have a relevant educational background in IT or higher education in IT, information security, auditing, economics, or management.
• You master both Greenlandic and Danish in writing and speaking, but it is not a requirement.

It would be an advantage if you have

• Experience from public administration.
• Knowledge of information security in larger organizations.

Experience with IT auditing is an advantage, but not a requirement. We ensure a thorough introduction to the tasks and work area, and you will have good opportunities to develop your professional skills and gain experience in IT auditing.

We offer

• A key position with significant influence on the organization's security work.
• Opportunity to participate in the implementation of ISO 27001/FODA/Mapping critical infrastructure and the future security level.
• An exciting professional environment focused on development and collaboration.
• Good opportunities for competence development and certification.

About the position

The position is located in the Cyber and Information Security Department, which has the overall responsibility for cyber and information security, ISO 27001 implementation, as well as the establishment and maintenance of an overview of the organization's systems, system owners, and associated risks and awareness.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Department Head Ivalo Didriksen at ivdn@nanoq.gl.

Application deadline

The final application deadline is November 27, 2026.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the applicable agreement/collective agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization at the time of commencement.

The position is desired to be filled from January 1, 2027, or by agreement.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Government, the right to assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

About us

The Agency for Digitalization sets the direction for a secure digital future and for Greenlandic society by leading the development of secure, standardized digital solutions.

In the Agency for Digitalization, we work both with the digitization of Greenland and IT operations of the Government of Greenland. The agency's areas of responsibility are extensive, as are the interests and expectations for the agency's timely deliveries. We are proud to take on the overall responsibility for the digitization of Greenland, and it is a task we approach with great humility. It places demands on both our professionalism and personal competencies and gives us a busy and versatile everyday life. Therefore, we work purposefully with high employee well-being through good collaboration skills with respect for diversity both professionally and personally - and focus on a high level of integrity in task resolution.

You can read more about the agency and the national digitalization strategy at digitalimik.gl