Type:
Permanent employment
Location:
Rijswijk
Education:
Bachelor (EQF 6), Master (EQF 7)
Published:
28/02/2024
Status:
Open
Apply before:
27/05/2024
Hours p/wk:
40
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can have a significant impact developing, defining and maintaining an international information security strategy and policy? Do you like to work on Security projects in the full spectrum of the Information Security work field? Can you translate the risk and standards surrounding information security into pragmatic and effective solutions? Yes? Then Kiwa is looking for you as our information security officer!
 
About the role
The information security officer at Kiwa is part of the Security Team which is part of Corporate ICT.

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 be working closely with the CISO and 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 succes:

  • Help develop and implement organization-wide guidelines, standards, methods and techniques for information security;
  • Actively contribute to the development and implementation of Information Security within the Kiwa Group;
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues within Corporate IT and the wider international Kiwa organization to implement Information Security;
  • Be prepared to be working in the full spectrum of the Information Security work field;
  • Promote information security awareness and be one of the advocates for Security across the organization;
  • Respond to security reports and issues from our security tooling and security services;
  • Take into account the full Security landscape of Kiwa and have a more holistic view on Information Security;
  • Be able to perform information security assessments and internal security audits, and guide pentests and red teaming excercises;
  • Work close together with the Security Team, coordinating and/or participating in Security Incident Response and Security Monitoring;
  • Be prepared to carry out occasional international travel.

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 solid and valuable discussion partner for colleagues. You provide (un)solicited advice, are service minded and have a strong sense of responsibility. You want to continuously develop yourself and use your knowledge, experience and skills to expertly inform and advise our (internal) customers.

 

Do you have the following profile?

  • Academic work and thinking level;

  • At least 4 years of work experience in the field of information security;

  • Knowledge of Information Security Management and ISO27001, preferably demonstrable by recent ISO27001 Lead Auditor or Implementor training;

  • Relevant training as well as technical knowledge in the field of information security, preferably demonstrable by certifications such as CISM, CISA, SSCP/CISSP/CCSP or GIAC;

  • Experience setting up and maintaining an Information Security Management System;

  • Experience working in international organizations;

  • Experience with risk management for information security;

  • Experience with security incident management;

  • Experience with SOC/SIEM services, preferably based on Microsoft technology;

  • Experience with and knowledge of security of cloud services in general and Microsoft cloud services in particular;

  • An excellent verbal and written command of the English language;

  • You are living in The Netherlands and have a permit to work here.

What can you expect from us in return?

Our employees are our most important asset. This is directly reflected in the attention we pay to our people and why we reward them with a good salary (in accordance with their knowledge and work experience), a year's contract with a view to permanent employment, 27 days of leave, 10 days of additional (ATV) leave, 8% holiday pay, an excellent pension scheme and a variable bonus.

 

Where are you going to work?

In this role, you will be working within the Corporate ICT department with location Rijswijk, although it is also possible, after the familiarisation period, to work partly from home or at another location. Occasional travel to the international Kiwa offices is also part of the function.
The Corporate ICT team consists of 65 enthusiastic, driven and skilled employees and there is a collegial and informal working atmosphere.

 

Are you interested and would the position of information security officer suit you?
Then please do not hesitate to click on the red application button to apply.

 

More information
Have any questions about this vacancy? We are happy to get in touch with you: Ron Meijer (Global IT Director) can be reached at telephone number 0031 6 53 17 67 68. We would like to get to know you!