Information Security Officer
About the assignment
You oversee the organisation's information security program across people, process, and technology. You develop security policies, manage risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements like ISO 27001 and industry-specific standards.
You bridge business needs with security controls. You advise leadership on cyber risks, manage incident response planning, and drive security awareness across teams. You evaluate third-party vendors and manage security budgets effectively.
Your responsibilities
- Design and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001 and regulatory frameworks
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations across IT infrastructure and business processes
- Manage compliance monitoring and audit preparation for internal and external audits
- Coordinate incident response planning and lead post-incident reviews
- Evaluate and manage relationships with security vendors and service providers
- Report security metrics and risk status to board and executive leadership quarterly
- Drive security awareness and training programs across the organisation
- Develop and monitor KPIs for security controls effectiveness
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 8+ years in information security, compliance, or risk management roles
- Proven experience implementing ISO 27001 or equivalent security frameworks
- Strong knowledge of compliance requirements and audit processes
- Experience managing security budgets and vendor relationships
- Excellent communication skills for board-level reporting
Nice-to-haves
- Background in GRC tooling such as ServiceNow or Archer
- Experience with incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Knowledge of cloud security compliance and multi-cloud environments
- Familiarity with NIST, COBIT, or other security maturity models
What we offer
- Lead security strategy with direct board influence
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development budget for certifications and training
- Collaborative team environment with modern security tools
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Consultancy
Location
Zuid Holland
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overige
Posted
11 May 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com