Security Lead
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About the assignment
You step into a leadership role where security is business-critical. You'll oversee security operations, incident management, and strategic initiatives across multiple teams and departments. Your focus is bridging technical security with business objectives—ensuring the organisation meets compliance requirements while building a resilient security posture.
You drive security architecture decisions, mentor junior security professionals, and report directly to senior management on risk and compliance status. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic planning and vendor management.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a security team across SOC, vulnerability management, and compliance functions
- Develop and execute 12-24 month security roadmap aligned with business strategy
- Oversee incident response procedures, conduct post-incident reviews, and drive improvements
- Manage third-party security vendors and assess control effectiveness
- Report security metrics and risk posture to executive leadership and board
- Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities; prioritise security projects by business impact
- Build security awareness culture through training programmes and policy enforcement
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 8+ years cybersecurity experience, minimum 3 years in leadership role
- Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, vulnerability management, and IAM platforms
- Deep understanding of ISO 27001, NIS2, and GDPR compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
- Experience building and scaling security operations from ground up
Nice-to-haves
- Background in incident response or forensics
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- CISSP, CISM, or CCISO certification
- Knowledge of security metrics and KPI frameworks
What we offer
- Lead strategic security initiatives with real business impact
- Manage a talented security team and shape security culture
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development budget
- Executive exposure—report directly to board and C-suite
- 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
Amersfoort
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Management
Industry
overige
Posted
11 May 2026
Job ID
53856
Contact
MVPeople Group
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