atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Security Automation Specialist at atNorth

We are looking for a Security Automation & Delivery Specialist to join our Security team. In this role, you will help transform the way information security and compliance activities are managed across atNorth.

You will identify opportunities to simplify and standardize processes, deliver automation and process improvement initiatives, and leverage business intelligence, reporting tools, and AI technologies to increase efficiency, visibility, and decision-making capabilities.

This position combines information security and compliance expertise with strong skills in automation, reporting, project delivery, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Security Process Improvement & Automation

• Simplify, standardize, and optimize security and compliance processes.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.

• Support and improve processes related to:

  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance

  • Audit and certification readiness

  • Security questionnaires

  • Risk assessments and action tracking

  • Evidence collection and documentation

  • Security reporting and approval workflows

• Implement and integrate solutions using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Vanta, APIs, and other relevant platforms.

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs using Power BI or similar BI tools.

• Automate data collection and reporting across security, compliance, risk, and operational systems.

• Provide management insights on compliance performance, audit readiness, risk remediation, project progress, and process efficiency.

Project Delivery & AI

• Lead or coordinate automation, tooling, reporting, and process improvement projects from planning through implementation.

• Define scope, requirements, milestones, and success measures.

• Identify practical uses for AI within security and compliance workflows.

• Evaluate AI solutions with a focus on security, confidentiality, data protection, accuracy, and business value.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience combining information security/compliance, process improvement, and automation.

• Experience working in data center environments or other regulated industries.

• Strong understanding of information security governance, risk management, controls, and compliance frameworks.

• Practical knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2.

• Proven track record of simplifying processes and delivering automation initiatives.

• Experience managing projects from requirements gathering through implementation and handover.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Technical Experience

• Experience with workflow automation, integrations, and business process improvement.

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Vanta, GRC platforms, and APIs.

• Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI or similar tools.

• Understanding of data quality, security, traceability, and access management.

• Practical experience using AI, Copilots, LLMs, or automation platforms in business, security, or compliance environments.

Beneficial but not required:

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar security certification

• SOC 2 or security assurance training

• Power BI or data analytics certification

• Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification

• Cloud, automation, workflow, or AI-related certifications'

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.