Information Security Officer

Job Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can have a significant impact by ensuring Kiwa’s resilience against actual attacks? Do you like to work on Security projects in the full spectrum of the Information Security work field? Do you want to be part of a Global IT team? Then Kiwa is looking for you as our Information Security Officer!

About the role

As a Information Security Officer at Kiwa you are part of the Global IT team based in Rijswijk, Zuid-Holland. You will be working in an international context, focusing on core concepts of cyber security. The activities take place in a multicultural team with a global scope where the standard language is English. In the security team you will report to the Global Information Security Manager and work closely with the other Information Security Officers to maintain the corporate information security policy and organize the information security of our international organization according to risk appetite and internal and external requirements. The security team uses a hands-on approach to constantly ensure Kiwa’s resilience against actual attacks. You ensure an appropriate level of information security and information security behavior in the organization, based on the needs and risk appetite of the organization. By internal stakeholders you are considered to be an expert in the field of information security.Key factors for success

• Make available a standard set of reports and KPI's for senior management;
• Support on the further development and implementation of the Security Strategy;
• Support the ISO27001 framework implementation for Kiwa;
• Coordinate Security activities with the country and regional organizations;
• Help make available organization-wide guidelines, standards, methods and techniques for information security;
• Contribute to information security awareness and be an advocate for Security across the organization;
• Be prepared to be working in the full spectrum of the Information Security work field;
• Collaborate closely with colleagues within Global IT and the wider international Kiwa organization to implement Information Security;
• Be able to perform information security assessments, and internal security audits, and guide external audits.

Do you have what it takes?

As an Information Security Officer you are driven, independent and aim for the best results every day. You have a good eye for detail, work accurately and are a valuable discussion partner for colleagues. You provide (un)solicited advice, are service minded and have a strong sense of responsibility.

 

Do you further have the following profile?

• Minimum Bachelor level diploma, academic work and thinking level;
• About 3-5 years of work experience in the field of information security;
• Experience working in an international organization is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Information Security Management and ISO27001;
• Relevant training as well as technical knowledge in the field of information security, preferably demonstrable by a relevant certification is an advantage;
• Experience with a security awareness program, developing the corresponding materials and delivering security awareness training;
• Experience setting up and maintaining an Information Security Management System;
• Experience with risk management for information security;
• An excellent verbal and written command of the English language, fluency in Dutch is an advantage;
• Willing and able to occassionally travel internationally to Kiwa offices;
• You are living in The Netherlands and are allowed to work here.

What can you expect from us in return?

As an Information Security Officer at Kiwa, you’ll hold a challenging position in a technically oriented, ambitious, expanding international organization. At Kiwa, we value your professional development and personal wellbeing. You’ll be given ample opportunities to balance your working and private life by planning your office hours flexibly and, if desired, partly remotely.

When it comes to our terms and conditions, we offer you an initial salary in the range of EURO 65.553 - 90.135 annual including holiday allowance, with space for further growth. Further you will receive 33 days of annual holiday leave entitlement, a good pension scheme and a bonus entitlement.

 

Where are you going to work?In this role, you will be working within the Global IT department based in Rijswijk, The Netherlands, although it is also possible to work partly from home. The Global IT team is an international team of enthusiastic, driven and skilled employees and there is a collegial and informal working atmosphere.

Occasional international travel to the Kiwa offices can be part of the function.

 

Are you interested and would the position of Information Security Officer suit you? Then please do not hesitate to share your CV and motivation letter by clicking on the application button to apply.

 

More informationHave any questions about this vacancy? We are happy to get in touch with you: Cristian Mallo, Global Information Security Manager, can be reached at telephone number +31 6 58 94 49 83. We would like to get to know you!