Senior Information Security Officer
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About the assignment
You join a leading organisation as a strategic security leader responsible for enterprise-wide information security. Your role bridges technical security expertise with business risk management, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while building a resilient security culture.
You develop and execute multi-year security roadmaps, manage vendor relationships, allocate security budgets, and guide incident response at the executive level. You report directly to the board or C-suite, translating complex security risks into business language.
Your responsibilities
- Design and implement information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Oversee security governance frameworks, policies, and standards across the organisation
- Lead security risk assessments and vulnerability management programmes
- Manage security incidents and coordinate incident response protocols
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure security posture and programme effectiveness
- Build and mentor a security team across multiple specialisations
- Conduct vendor risk assessments and manage third-party security obligations
- Report security metrics, risks, and compliance status to executive leadership and audit committees
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 12+ years cybersecurity experience with 5+ in a senior leadership or CISO-equivalent role
- Proven track record implementing security strategies and managing large security budgets
- Deep knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, sector-specific regulations)
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and reporting to executive boards
- Strong understanding of risk management, incident response, and vendor management
Nice-to-haves
- Background in a regulated industry (banking, healthcare, energy, government)
- Experience with security awareness and cultural transformation programmes
- Familiarity with emerging threats (AI/ML security, supply chain risk, OT/ICS)
What we offer
- Strategic influence on security direction at executive level
- Budget authority to build and resource a world-class security function
- Exposure to enterprise-scale security challenges across multiple domains
- Opportunity to shape security culture and governance frameworks
- Competitive package commensurate with experience and market rates
- 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
Permanent (MVPermanent)
Location
Amsterdam
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Management
Industry
overige
Posted
19 February 2026
Job ID
50003
Contact
MVPeople Group
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