Information Security Officer

Location: Leuven (50% onsite)

Project Duration: ASAP – 31/12/2025

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on information security-related topics.
• Assist the business in managing information security risks.
• Verify and challenge the effectiveness of information security controls, processes, and action plans.
• Support risk management through risk assessments, advising on risk treatment, and following up on action plans.
• Offer expert information security advice and guidance for projects, initiatives, and queries.
• Implement information security initiatives across the organization.
• Ensure consistent implementation and management of information security controls and processes.
• Report quarterly to senior management on risks, status of information security action plan activities, initiatives, phishing results, and incidents.
• Participate in various information security processes, including vendor assessments, incidents, and DLP cases.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an information security advisory role (ISO, risk management, etc.).
• Strong IT background to conduct thorough risk assessments and deliver high-quality information security recommendations.
• Not seeking technical hands-on profiles (e.g., SOC analysts, security engineers) or project leaders.
• CISSP, CISM, or similar certification is a bonus.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Ability to explain technical information security concepts to diverse audiences, including technical teams, business stakeholders, and management.
• Proactive and able to take initiatives.