Security Engineer, IAM

Be a catalyst for change in renewable energy Join our team as a Security Engineer developing our future IAM/PAM solutions.

European Energy is a green company with exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate solar (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and Courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility .

Your new role

As a significant player in renewable energy, our need for robust identity and access management is constantly evolving. Ensuring secure and efficient access to our systems is more crucial than ever. As our new Security Engineer, you will join our IT Operations & Security team, which—along with the rest of the company—is on a growth and maturity journey. You will work closely with Information Security and the Security Operations team to implement and manage IAM/PAM solutions.

The team currently consists of 10 people responsible for the overall architecture of the network, servers, storage, and application landscape, supported by an IT Support and Service Desk of 6 people.

Areas of responsibility

You will be responsible for the full scope of onboarding and maintaining applications and platforms to our PAM solution, including building custom connection components and password managers for IT & OT environments. You will also play a crucial part in expanding and operating our future IAM solution.

On a typical day, you might:

• Collaborate with stakeholders across our organisation as well as external consultants
• Manage user identities and access privileges across various systems and applications
• Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
• Review and update access control policies
• Monitor IAM systems for suspicious activities and potential security breaches
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with internal and external security requirements
• Integrate IAM solutions with existing IT infrastructure and applications
• Develop and maintain custom connectors and scripts for seamless integration

To thrive in this role

You are comfortable in the ever-changing environment of a company and department in rapid growth. You enjoy the freedom to take responsibility for your work and have the initiative to drive things forward. You have strong collaboration skills and enjoy working with stakeholders within our organisation as well as with external consultants. Your structured and organised way of working helps you deliver high-quality results, and you can bridge business and technical contexts.

In addition, we are looking for:

• At least 3 years (preferably 5+) of experience working with IAM & PAM solutions
• Relevant IAM/PAM certifications (e.g., CIAM), CISSP, or similar
• Knowledge of and experience with major IAM/PAM tools and platforms
• Knowledge of identity security best practices for both on-premises and cloud environments
• Understanding of fundamental security approaches and principles (e.g., SoD, least privilege, Zero Trust)
• Experience with event-based integrations between Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory (AD) and other platforms/systems
• General Azure knowledge, including serverless/Azure Functions
• Understanding of IT processes and the system development life cycle
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls and frameworks (e.g., CIS 18 and the ISO/IEC 27000 series)
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (Danish is a plus)

It is an advantage if you have experience with Group Policy , Conditional Access , and MFA configuration.

With us you get

Opportunities and Growth:

We offer an entrepreneurial environment that encourages hands-on experience and values new ideas and proactivity. We invest in our employees' growth through continuous training, development programs, and clear career progression paths.

Meaningful Mission:

Be part of an international venture with the mission to out-compete fossil fuels in a rapidly growing company at the heart of the green transition.

Flexible Work Hours and Location:

Enjoy the flexibility of shaping your work schedule and location.

Strong Social Community:

Join a diverse community with monthly Friday events, a free gym, a squash court, and various sports events like running, padel, football clubs, and mountain biking.

Great Amenities:

Enjoy barista-quality coffee and an excellent canteen at our HQ.

Workplace: Søborg (HQ), Denmark

Apply for the position:

We are collaborating with Right People Group for this position. If you would like to know more, please contact our recruitment partner Mashiah Moltrup-Ryom at or apply online. Applications are reviewed continuously, and we will close the process once the right candidate is found. All information will be treated confidentially and in accordance with data protection regulations.

Background check:

As the last step of the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This safeguards our operations and ensures compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal record.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004 with headquarters in Copenhagen. We operate across the full value chain: development, design, financing, construction, operation, and sale of onshore and offshore wind and solar farms globally. We are also very active in M&A activities and in developing future energy solutions, e.g., Power-to-X. We collaborate closely with local stakeholders and aim to involve all parts of the process.

We are now more than 880 employees with 43 nationalities represented in 23 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We work toward our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today .

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team—whether in the workplace, on company trips, or during our weekly training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues but also new friends from every corner of the globe.