Security Officer

We currently have a vacancy for a Security Officer to offer his/her services as an expert remotely. In the context of the first assignment, the successful candidate will be integrated in the team of the company that will closely cooperate with a major client’s IT team on site.

Your tasks

Develop, implement, and oversee the organization's information security, IT risk management, and governance frameworks;

Advise on security strategy, policies, standards, architecture, resilience, and operational security requirements;

Develop and maintain the Information Security Management Framework (ISMF), translating business objectives into effective security controls and risk management processes;

Establish and monitor IT governance, risk, compliance, audit, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational requirements;

Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, IT security audits, and business continuity planning, recommending appropriate mitigation measures;

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, standards, documentation, and operational guidelines;

Lead enterprise-wide security initiatives, promoting security awareness and ensuring the consistent application of security standards across projects, systems, and services;

Provide technical leadership in identifying and resolving complex security issues and implementing effective security controls;

Manage industrial and personnel security clearance processes and liaise with relevant security authorities where required;

Support strategic technology planning by advising on current and emerging cybersecurity risks, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

University degree in IT or relevant discipline, combined with minimum 8 years of relevant working experience;

At least 7 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT;

Experience in contract, vendor, and managed services procurement and management;

Hands-on experience with cloud computing technologies and virtualized environments;

Experience working in Agile software development and DevSecOps environments;

Excellent knowledge of information security, risk management and business continuity frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001 and related standards);

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security best practices, tools and technologies;

A professional security management certification will be considered an asset;

Excellent command of the English language.

Benefits

If you are seeking a career in an exciting and dynamic company, where you will offer your services as part of a team of a major European Institution, operating in an international, multilingual and multicultural environment where you can expect real chances to make a difference, please send us your detailed CV in English, quoting reference .