NBIM is looking for an Associate Cyber Security Engineer!

Join NBIM's Cyber Security Centre as we further develop our detection and response capabilities. This role bridges hands-on security operations with advanced detection engineering. We think it is perfect for aspiring SOC analysts and incident responders with a great curiosity and passion for cybersecurity. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who are invested in your growth. Major cybersecurity incidents are rare, giving the team opportunity to upskill, innovate and improve our capabilities rather than constantly firefighting.

Daily Operations:

• Triage and investigate security alerts with context-aware prioritization

• Execute incident response procedures when threats materialize

• Perform deep-dive analysis on suspicious activities

• Strengthen operational readiness through runbooks, tabletop exercises, red teaming, and CTFs/Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)

• Upskilling through certifications and courses

Your Experience & Skills

• Strong academic records, with 0 – 4 years of experience in cybersecurity

• A sincere passion for cybersecurity

• A desire to learn and develop

• Communicates clearly, both in writing and when explaining technical findings

• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Python) or willingness to learn

• An interest to learn public cloud – Entra ID and AWS
  

We’re seeking someone who

• Enjoys diving into technical details while understanding the broader security picture.

• Values collaborative problem-solving — we work through incidents together and learn from each experience as a team

• Enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others

• Finds satisfaction in automating repetitive work to focus on interesting problems

• Values building lasting solutions over quick fixes

• Brings their unique perspective to strengthen our collective capabilities

• You should be eligible for Norwegian security clearance (HEMMELIG).

What we offer

Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.

Our Values
We're driven by a culture of continuous learning. We take action while constantly seeking better ways to achieve our goals. Learning is embedded in everything we do. We embrace growth opportunities and strongly encourage lifelong learning. We emphasize digital proficiency, with a particular focus on AI. Our people are expected to be comfortable adopting and leveraging AI tools. We prioritize wellbeing, supporting both ourselves and our colleagues. And lastly, but not least we believe in creating a safe working environment, where we have fun together!

We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

Perks and benefits

We offer everyone at the fund competitive pay, an engaging work environment, and an opportunity for personal growth and development. In addition, you can look forward to:

• Work with purpose - Through responsible investment and active ownership, we work to safeguard and build financial wealth for future generations.

• Learning budget – Being the best requires continuous improvement. In the fund, you’ll get support to take courses and certifications to stay inspired.

• Keep it healthy – In addition to in-house gym, basketball court, and squash court, we have multiple sports clubs and offer discounts on gym memberships and stores.

• Out of office – When you’re taking time off, we provide access to holiday facilities in Norway, for you and your family.

• Moving places – As part of Norges Bank, we offer home and consumer loans to all our employees to make the transition easier.

• Staying safe – We take the safety of our employees extremely serious. That’s why everyone is offered a comprehensive life and disability insurance plan!

Are you interested?

We would love to hear from you! You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system. Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.

Do you have questions about the role or the team? Please contact Stian Hagbø Olsen (stian.hagbo.olsen@nbim.no) or Geir Kramviken Strøm (gsr@nbim.no).

Please note:
Employment with Norges Bank is conditional on approved security check in accordance with Norges Bank’s rules, which may include criminal background and credit checks, and approved verification of employment history and academic records.

Application close 18th January at 23:59 CET

We manage the Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world’s largest funds, with assets worth about 20,000 billion kroner, or 2 trillion dollars. The fund is invested in international equity and fixed-income markets as well unlisted real estate and renewable energy infrastructure. We are close to 700 people from 38 countries based in Oslo, London, New York, and Singapore. Our mission is to safeguard and build financial wealth for future generations of Norway. Please see our website for more information www.nbim.no.

Norges Bank Investment Management is subject to the Freedom of Information Act, and the list of applicants for the position is subject to public disclosure. An applicant requesting to have his or her name or other information exempt from public disclosure must provide grounds for this request. Please note that information about an applicant may be disclosed to the public even if the applicant has requested that such information be exempt.