Privacy & Security Officer
About the assignment
A leading organisation is strengthening its privacy and security posture. You combine legal expertise with technical knowledge to embed data protection and information security across the business.
You design compliance frameworks, manage regulatory obligations, and ensure the organisation meets evolving standards. Your role spans governance, technical implementation, and cultural change to create an environment where security is everyone's responsibility.
Your responsibilities
- Design and maintain privacy and security compliance frameworks aligned with GDPR, NIS2, and ISO 27001
- Conduct privacy impact assessments and security risk evaluations across systems and processes
- Develop and execute incident response protocols; document breaches and report to authorities as required
- Partner with IT, legal, and business teams to embed security controls into business operations
- Monitor regulatory changes and adjust policies to maintain continuous compliance
- Build and deliver security awareness programmes to foster a privacy-conscious culture
- Manage vendor and third-party security assessments and contracts
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 5+ years experience in privacy, security, or compliance roles
- Deep knowledge of GDPR and data protection legislation
- Understanding of information security standards (ISO 27001, NIS2)
- Ability to translate legal requirements into technical and operational controls
- Strong communication skills across legal, technical, and executive audiences
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with privacy management platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc, Collibra)
- Background in IT security or system administration
- Certification in privacy (CIPP/E) or security (CISM)
What we offer
- Shape security and privacy strategy across the entire organisation
- Work with cross-functional teams on high-impact compliance initiatives
- Influence board-level reporting and executive decision-making
- Access to specialist training and certification support
- 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
Amsterdam
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overige
Posted
23 March 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com