General Information - Senior Information Security Officer

• Location: Amsterdam area
• Permanent with client
• Realistic start date: May 1st
• Salary: Competitive salary and premium free pension.

Are you an experienced information security professional with a passion for safeguarding digital transactions? Do you thrive in a high-stakes environment where security, compliance, and risk management are critical to business operations? Then we might have something interesting for you. A client of ours is looking for a Senior Information Security Officer to strengthen their existing security team.

About the Role

As a Senior Information Security Officer, you will be responsible for defining and implementing security strategies, ensuring compliance with industry security frameworks, and managing risks across a complex network of IT suppliers and technology partners. In this role, you will actively engage in technical security operations, including PKI management, threat hunting, and vulnerability management.

With the financial sector evolving rapidly, particularly in the realm of digital payments and online transactions, your expertise will be crucial in maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability across the company's payment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee information security policies and risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across a complex supplier landscape.
• Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and ensure its robustness.
• Safeguard cloud environment using best-in-class security practices.
• Conduct threat hunting and proactively address security threats.
• Oversee vulnerability management, including assessments and remediation.
• Deploy security tools and technologies to enhance security posture.
• Lead security training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Provide expert advice on security improvements, incident response, and compliance with industry standards.

What We're Looking For

• 7 to 10 years of experience in information security roles.
• A Bachelor's degree in IT, Security, or a related field.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with PKI management and cloud security (AWS preferred).
• Relevant security certifications (CISM, CISSP, or similar).
• A proactive and independent approach to identifying and resolving security risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to translate technical security risks into business impact.

In case this role feels like a potential fit, feel free to reach out and we'll schedule a call promptly.

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.