INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
Location: Brussels
Contract Type: Permanent (CDI, no freelance)
This position is responsible for the ongoing development, enhancement, and oversight of the Information Security Management framework. The role leads the ISO Office and acts as the principal contact for both internal and external regulatory bodies and auditors.
- Own and continuously improve the Information Security Management framework to align with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the ISO Office, serving as the central point of contact for regulators and external/internal auditors.
- Ensure compliance with DORA, GDPR, ISO/IEC 2700x standards, and corporate group policies.
- Drive security awareness initiatives and actively promote a security-first culture across the organization.
- Conduct risk assessments, oversee information security incident responses, and ensure the organization is always ready for audits.
- Report on risks, incidents, and emerging security threats to senior management, highlighting relevant findings and recommendations.
The role requires in-depth knowledge of international compliance standards and frameworks, including ISO/IEC 2700x, DORA, and GDPR. Strong experience with ISO audits, risk assessment, and IT security compliance is essential. Proficiency in English and either Dutch or French is required. Close collaboration with compliance, audit, and executive stakeholders is fundamental to the position’s success.
We are looking for candidates who embody a genuine security-first mentality, with a passion for promoting and embedding best practices across the organization. Success in this role requires an individual who combines advanced expertise in information security standards—especially ISO/IEC 27001 and its related frameworks—with a proactive and structured approach to compliance and governance challenges.
- Expert knowledge of ISO/IEC 2700x, DORA, and GDPR is essential, along with hands-on experience driving compliance initiatives, navigating complex regulations, and facilitating ISO audits.
- Strong communication skills are crucial. We value professionals who can confidently engage with senior management, regulators, auditors, and colleagues of diverse backgrounds, making technical and regulatory topics accessible and actionable.
- Multilingual ability is required, with fluency in English and either French or Dutch. Bridging communication between teams and stakeholders is a natural strength.
- Collaborative and diplomatic, you welcome feedback and thrive in a team-oriented environment, while standing firm when upholding group standards.
- Resilience and integrity define your approach. You manage confidential and critical situations with composure and discretion, remaining solution-oriented even under pressure.
- Structured and analytical thinking, with a talent for risk assessment, audit readiness, and policy development, enables you to anticipate threats and propose robust mitigation strategies.
- Proactive mindset to drive security and compliance awareness, empower colleagues, and foster a culture where security and regulatory requirements are embraced by all.
Ideal candidates have a track record in compliance management and corporate governance within complex, regulated environments. We especially appreciate those able to inspire trust, influence positive change, and consistently champion the highest standards of security and integrity.
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