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Information Security Officer

Job description

In the role of Security Officer, you will be tasked with ensuring effective information security practices throughout the organization. This includes creating an information security policy, performing risk evaluations, and conducting training sessions for staff. Your responsibilities will span both technical and organizational domains. On the technical front, this will involve managing systems such as firewalls and backups, as well as enforcing password policies. Organizational duties will focus on drafting relevant policies and promoting awareness of best security practices among team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the security strategy for the organization.

Supervise the execution of the security strategy, encompassing processes, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and documentation for all stakeholders.

Provide expert security advice to ensure compliance with contractual and internal standards.

Manage accreditations by monitoring and reporting activities aligned with standards like ISO9001, ISO27001, and ABDO2019.

Oversee internal audit processes and project monitoring to ensure adherence to legal and organizational standards.

Establish and maintain various safeguards—administrative, physical, and technical—to protect the organization’s information assets from both internal and external risks.

Create and conduct training, briefings, and instructions for staff to raise security awareness in line with planned activities, best practices, and new regulations.

Your qualifications

To qualify for the Security Officer position, you should possess:

A bachelor’s degree in information security management, business administration, or a similar field.

Certification as an Information Systems Security Professional or an equivalent credential.

Expertise in implementing security control frameworks relevant to ITAR, ABDO, and ISO27001.

Practical experience in developing and enhancing security management systems.

Proficiency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken; knowledge of German is a plus.

A willingness to travel frequently, including potentially long distances, and to work internationally as necessary.

Strong references, as a standard security screening is part of the hiring process.

Important:

Permanent EU citizenship and a valid passport are mandatory. Candidates holding an EU (work) visa or those with dual EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport will not be considered due to the military nature of our projects.