Working for a government organization, but not as a military? That's possible! In addition to professional military personnel and reservists, there are also civilian employees. As a civilian employee, you do not wear a uniform, but you contribute to peace and security worldwide in your own field of expertise. As a civilian in this organization, you get the unique opportunity to deepen your professional knowledge, experience the dynamic world of the organization, and collaborate intensively with military personnel.
This makes your specialization even more special.
What you do
- As an Information Security Officer (ISO), you work in the Cyber department within the IT & Innovation directorate, part of a support command.
- Together with a new and growing team of ISOs and cyber specialists, you perform risk and impact analyses on information and OT (operational technology) systems within the organization.
- You are co-responsible for the information security of these systems and report on this to the Head of Cyber.
- In the event of security incidents, you coordinate and monitor progress and resolution, in close consultation with various internal and external stakeholders.
- When there are no acute incidents, you focus on developing and professionalizing ISO activities.
- You advise on information security and cyber technology and contribute to the establishment and compliance with security policy.
- You play a crucial role in the cyber resilience of the organization and thus of the national armed forces.
- In this role, you actively build and maintain a broad network of cyber and security professionals, both within and outside the organization.
What they ask
- You have an HBO diploma (higher professional education), preferably in cybersecurity, computer science, Business IT & Management, or integral security.
- You have demonstrable experience in performing risk analyses and applying security standards such as BIO and ISO 27001/27002.
- You have knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (2.0), for both IT and OT.
- You have excellent command of the Dutch language (CEFR C1).
- You have good command of the English language, both written and spoken (CEFR B2).
Desired.
- You have a relevant certification (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM or similar), or are willing to obtain one.
- You have several years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience within the national government is a plus.
Profile
- Strong analytical skills, persuasiveness, and an eye for quality.
- Translates complex security issues into practical and understandable advice.
- Strong in planning and organizing, flexible and stress-resistant.
- Able to maintain an overview.
- Works effectively with different disciplines and levels.
Practical
- The organization is globally deployable for peace and security.
- Diversity in thinking, perspectives, and qualities contributes to our mission.
- The organization is committed to employing individuals who fall under the target group of the Job Agreement Act.
- Dutch nationality is required.
- Please submit your CV and letter in Dutch.
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