Ref: #67259

Information Security Officer

Summary Description:

As Lead Information Security Officer, you will lead a team of Information Security Officers in strengthening Stedin’s cybersecurity posture. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on strategy execution, compliance (ISO27001), risk management, and coaching within a rapidly digitizing OT/IT energy environment.


Role Type: Contract 


Start Date:

Immediate / Within 1 month (negotiable)


Salary: 

hourly rate EUR/PH

 


Location/Language:
 
Netherlands (flexible hybrid model)
Languages: Fluent Dutch & English required


Requirements Description:

  • Academic-level working/thinking (WO)

  • Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity within a complex organization

  • Proven experience coaching and leading technical teams

  • Deep knowledge of ISO27001, 27002, 27005, 27019 (IEC 62443 is a plus)


Tasks Description:

  • Lead and coach a team of Information Security Officers

  • Maintain and enhance the Information Security Management System (ISMS)

  • Execute and improve cybersecurity strategy and policy

  • Coordinate compliance and risk analysis activities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across CISO, technical teams, and business units

  • Report on security performance and risk posture to executive management


Essential Skills/Experience Description:

  • Security governance & strategy execution

  • ISO27001 and related standards (27002, 27005, 27019)

  • Risk management frameworks and analysis

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

  • Coaching and team leadership


Desirable Skills/Additional Information Description:

  • Experience in OT environments (energy/utilities preferred)

  • Knowledge of IEC 62443

  • Agile/DevSecOps familiarity

  • Comfortable translating complex security issues into actionable plans

  • Cultural fit: collaborative, strategic thinker, people-first leadership style


Team Contact:

jude.russell@next-ventures.com

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