Security Engineering Advisor
We are looking for a Security Engineering Advisor to partner closely with our CISO, shape security direction, and support day-to-day security execution across Montel’s technology organisation.
Shape Security in Montel’s Energy Tech Environment
At Montel, we believe security should help the business move faster and safer, not slow it down. We are looking for a Security Engineering Advisor who shares that view and can serve as the CISO's closest operational partner and the technical anchor in the security team.
You will work at the intersection of technical depth and cross-functional collaboration and will be discussing trade-offs with engineers, and risk and priorities with leaders. Montel is a growing company with an expanding product portfolio, and this role will be central to strengthening and scaling how we build and run secure products and platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Direction & Follow-Through
Support execution of the CISO’s security roadmap across teams and platforms
Turn security direction into clear requirements, priorities, and action plans
Track delivery across security initiatives and drive closure of key actions
Identify and remove friction that slows down secure delivery
Promote risk-based decisions that balance security improvements with speed and operational reality
Engineering Advisory & Enablement
Act as a trusted sparring partner to engineers, developers, and product teams
Review designs and security controls, and support risk-based trade-offs and control selection
Support teams in adopting security-by-design practices in their day-to-day delivery
Run and mature the Security Champions programme across teams
Support security requirements for launches, platform changes, and major initiatives
Security Operations Support
Support vulnerability management by coordinating scans and pentests and follow-up with teams
Improve security logging and detection coverage in collaboration with the SOC
Translate Montel context and threat signals into actionable detection use cases
Strengthen incident readiness through playbooks, exercises, and lessons learned
Support incident response as a key technical advisor alongside the CISO and SOC
Governance, Evidence & Assurance
Support ISO 27001/ISMS work through control evidence and audit readiness
Help maintain clear, actionable policies and standards that teams can apply
Support risk and control documentation with practical, technical input
Contribute to third-party security reviews and supply-chain assurance on technical aspects
Support customer security assurance work
Automation & Continuous Improvement
Identify automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve consistency
Support adoption of security tooling and workflow improvements across teams
Support secure AI adoption by setting guardrails and advising teams on secure practices
Use AI-assisted approaches in security where they add real value and maintain quality
Promote measurable improvements through pragmatic metrics and continuous learning
What We Are Looking For
Experience:
5+ years in information security, combining strong technical depth with advisory/consulting experience and a proven track record of improving security in SaaS environments (B2B)
Strong foundation in application security, cloud and infrastructure security (Azure/AWS), and experience working in or helping scale SaaS product environments
Hands-on familiarity with security tooling and practices, including SAST/DAST, SIEM/logging, vulnerability scanning, and IAM
Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows, with a focus on outcomes that work for engineering teams
Working knowledge of ISO 27001, OWASP, NIST, and GDPR, with proven experience translating frameworks into risk-based, proportionate controls that work in practice
Ability to improve security workflows through light scripting, automation, and AI-assisted tooling
Relevant certifications are a plus, not a requirement (e.g., AZ-900, SC-900, MS-900, SC-200, SC-300, Security+)
Personal qualities:
You see security as a business enabler and help teams make good risk decisions without slowing down delivery
You communicate clearly with both engineers and leaders, translating security risks into practical, actionable guidance
You are curious about AI-powered security and motivated to find smarter, more scalable ways of working
You are self-driven, comfortable with broad responsibility in a lean team, and prioritise well under ambiguity
You stay calm under pressure and take accountability, escalating early when needed and keeping people aligned during incidents or high-risk changes
You build trust and influence without relying on formal authority. Teams actively seek you out for input
Why This Role
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of Montel’s security evolution. You will be the CISO’s primary operational partner, with a clear mandate and strong backing to shape how security is practised across the company. You’ll have real influence in a growing B2B SaaS environment, helping build security that scales without adding unnecessary friction.
You’ll join a trust-based culture with high autonomy, close collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement, supported by a modern tech stack and an ambitious roadmap.
If you are energised by broad responsibility, thrive in a fast-moving SaaS environment, and want to help build something you can be genuinely proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter in English through our online application portal in TeamTailor.
To ensure proper handling of candidate data and compliance with GDPR, all applications must be submitted through the recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Kent Singstad at +47 952 61 266
- Department
- Security
- Locations
- Oslo
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
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Our Perks & Benefits
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Career Development
You can develop and grow along with Montel, as we support anyone looking to further their knowledge.
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Flexible working
With teams spread across 12 countries, we understand working situations are different for everyone.
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Travel opportunities
Our HQ is in Oslo, but with satellite offices and events all over Europe, who knows where you could go!
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Open-door policy
We foster an open-door policy, ensuring that all employees feel comfortable approaching management with ideas, questions, or concerns, promoting open and transparent communication.
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Daily support
As the world of work continues to change with remote roles, AI and other new challenges we give you the tools to succeed.