About the mission
We are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to protect our organization against cyber threats and ensure the resilience of our IT environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise IT and information systems security, along with relevant certifications.
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Description
As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you fulfill a crucial leadership role: you protect the organization from cyber threats and ensure the resilience of the IT environment and its processes.The CISO is responsible for information security and IT resilience. They ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. The CISO also defines and leads the strategy and governance regarding IT security at the operational and regulatory level, particularly in compliance with the NIS2 legal requirements and GDPR. The CISO acts as an important link between executive management, the DPO, the IT department (ICT), and federal authorities.
Profile
Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise IT with at least 5 years of experience in information systems security (operational or organizational)
Good knowledge of technical means to protect IT infrastructures and data (firewall, anti-virus, encryption, …)
Knowledge of the operating principles of components of an enterprise IT infrastructure (Microsoft EntraID, IAM, client/server architecture, network technologies)
Ability to reconcile cybersecurity risks with operational and business priorities
Ability to communicate analyses or decisions in terms of business risks
One of the following certifications is desired: CISSP – CISM - CISA - ISO27001 – ISO27005
Good knowledge of the NIS2 directive as well as international standards for information security.
Roles
Takes charge of federal audits regarding IT security
Writing and monitoring security policies and procedures
Identifies, evaluates, and reports IT risks to management
Strengthens the culture and awareness of cybersecurity among employees
Manages security incidents with the IT department as well as communication with management and federal authorities
Organizes and/or performs periodic checks on the security measures in place
Main contact for cybersecurity with federal authorities.
Education
Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Security or Engineering Sciences.
What you'll do
- Takes charge of federal audits regarding IT security
- Writing and monitoring security policies and procedures
- Identifies, evaluates, and reports IT risks to management
- Strengthens the culture and awareness of cybersecurity among employees
- Manages security incidents with the IT department as well as communication with management and federal authorities
- Organizes and/or performs periodic checks on the security measures in place
- Main contact for cybersecurity with federal authorities
What we're looking for
- Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise IT
- At least 5 years of experience in information systems security
- Good knowledge of technical means to protect IT infrastructures and data
- Knowledge of the operating principles of enterprise IT infrastructure components
- Ability to reconcile cybersecurity risks with operational and business priorities
- Ability to communicate analyses or decisions in terms of business risks
- Desired certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO27001, ISO27005
- Good knowledge of the NIS2 directive and international standards for information security
Skills
- Cryptography
- Cyber Security
- Firewall
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)