Senior Information Security Officer
About the assignment
You are responsible for the overall information security strategy and execution across the organisation. This role bridges business and technology, requiring you to translate security requirements into operational reality while maintaining compliance with national and international standards.
You manage security budgets, vendor relationships, and a growing security team. You report directly to senior leadership, presenting risk assessments and security incidents to the board. Your decisions directly impact organisational resilience and regulatory standing.
Your responsibilities
- Define and execute information security strategy aligned with business objectives
- Oversee security governance, policies, and compliance frameworks across all business units
- Manage incident response, crisis communication, and post-incident reviews
- Lead security team, set priorities, and develop talent within the function
- Conduct risk assessments and present findings to board and executive leadership
- Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with security vendors and service providers
- Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIS2, and other regulatory requirements relevant to the sector
- Champion security culture and awareness initiatives across the organisation
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 8+ years of information security leadership experience, including 3+ years in a CISO or equivalent role
- Proven track record managing security budgets, teams, and enterprise-wide programmes
- Deep knowledge of security governance, risk frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST), and incident management
- Strong board-level communication and executive presence
- Experience navigating regulatory requirements and compliance audits
Nice-to-haves
- Background in the organisation's specific sector (energy, finance, government, healthcare)
- Experience with cloud security strategy and hybrid infrastructure
- Vendor management and negotiation skills with major security vendors
What we offer
- Strategic influence over security direction and investment
- Lead a skilled, growing security team
- Competitive compensation reflecting seniority and impact
- Professional development budget for advanced certifications
- Flexible working arrangements
- 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
Nijmegen, GE
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Management
Industry
overige
Rate
€97.720 per year
Posted
30 September 2026
Job ID
58442
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com