Information Security Officer

Job description

Action is looking for an Information Security Officer (Fulltime / Parttime, 32-38 uur per week) Want to be part of a unique journey? Step aboard and be our new Information Security Officer. Action is the fastest growing non-food retailer within Europe opening new stores on a daily basis. To secure this ambition, Action Technology is looking for an inspiring, passionate and adaptive Security mindset to join our Information Security Officers team in supporting and driving a positive security practice across the different IT and Business domains. A Typical day in the life of an Action ISO The morning starts by viewing market developments regarding information security and potential threats for the organization. Emerging information security risks are brought to the attention of the respective (IT) owner including treatment advise and if needed, timely following up is tracked. Together with the IT team you are discussing both operational and project, change or release activities to understand the potential impact for information security. You are taking proactive initiative where needed but also stimulate local ownership where possible to ensure security by design. Meanwhile you contribute to the improvement and maturity of the Information Security Framework based upon NIST CSF, its capabilities and competencies. Periodic stakeholder management is required to validate alignment with the information security strategy, roadmap activities and ensure an effective and timely implementation while balancing out the absorption and adoption of the organization. One moment you are discussing the technical details with the operational IT team while you also need to organize the buy in from the management teams and business domains. Your team The Information Security Officers are part of the Information Security team and report to the Manager information Security. The core team consists of 4 5 persons where you will work closely together with the colleagues from IT Security Operations and Risk & Privacy Management. You will report to Matt Stolwijk (Manager Information Security) and your position is located within the international headquarters in Zwaagdijk. At Action you will find a positive working atmosphere with a committed, cost-conscious, customer-oriented and culturally diverse team. We like to work together and have an important company philosophy: simplicity in everything we do. The Technology department works with specialist teams for Enterprise Architecture, IT Project & Portfolio Management, Development & Operations and BizTech. To achieve our expansion goals, we look for the best talent. Do you want to work with state-of-the-art technology on challenging projects? Come and work with us. This is you You have a background in the tech world and are able to translate technical and complex situations into business objectives. You are a team player with drive and excellent social skills and have a high level of pragmatism. You are organized, meet agreements within deadlines and according to guidelines. You work efficiently and effectively, even under time pressure and at a fast pace. By the way, you are goal-oriented instead of task-oriented and you take initiative and ownership. In addition Completed a college or university education, preferably in Information Technology, computer science or another IT technical education Preferably with at least 8 years of relevant work experience in the field of Information Security You have been working in the Netherlands for at least 2 years and have affinity with Dutch culture and working methods CISSP and CISM certification is preferred Thorough understanding of and experience with internationally accepted frameworks and standards such as ISO27001/2, NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS, etc Experience with Third Party (Cyber) Risk Management is highly preferred Experience with Business Continuity Planning and IT Disaster Recovery is highly preferred What we offer Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 2,800 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness and respect. Did you know that you can also count on us for: A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week An annual bonus based on company and personal performance 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week) A temporary contract with the intention of offering you a permanent contract in the long term Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with your team and manager 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance. Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam. Are you travelling by public transport? We’ve arranged transport for you from Hoorn station. How we contribute to society If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton sustainably? And that only energy-efficient LED lighting is used in more than half of our stores? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself. Interested? We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now! What happens next: Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier) First meeting with the manager and a colleague Online assessment to get to know you better Second interview with your recruiter, among others Welcome to Action…