Senior Information Security Officer & Program Coordinator
About the assignment
You secure a mission-critical public sector organisation by translating security strategy into actionable programs. Your role bridges executive leadership and operational teams, ensuring risk-based decisions drive security investments.
You manage multiple security initiatives simultaneously while staying operationally ready for incidents. You report security posture to senior management and drive compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Your responsibilities
- Design and execute information security strategy aligned with organisational risk appetite
- Coordinate security programs across multiple teams and business units
- Lead incident response and post-incident reviews when critical events occur
- Report security metrics and risk assessments to executive leadership and board
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate third-party security controls
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and compliance frameworks
- Build and mentor the security team, fostering security culture across the organisation
- Monitor emerging threats and adjust security roadmap accordingly
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 8+ years information security experience, with 3+ years in senior/strategic role
- Proven experience developing and executing security strategies in regulated environments
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and incident response
- Experience managing security teams and cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Fluent in English and Dutch
Nice-to-haves
- Background in public sector or government security programs
- Experience with GRC platforms and security metrics reporting
- Certification: CISSP, CISM, or CCISO
What we offer
- Strategic role shaping security direction for a critical public sector organisation
- Direct influence on board-level security decisions and investment priorities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing security team
- Continuous learning: conference attendance 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
Utrecht
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Management
Industry
overheid
Posted
9 March 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com