IT Security Operations Manager

Utrecht, The Netherlands

Job Description:

As an IT Security Operations Manager, you are part of Group IT Security. Your main responsibility, with your team of 6-7 colleagues, is supporting Group IT Security with activities related to Security Operations for all Europe IT Operating companies and Governance, Risk and Compliance for the Benelux organizations. In this role, you will manage the quality of the security operations process; your team is responsible for the delivery of security operations for systems (whether based on premise or hosted by third party cloud solution providers) in line with the requirements identified by Group IT Security and GIT Infrastructure Teams. Furthermore, you are occupied with the development, improvement, planning and execution of compliance testing, controls assessment and documentation. As an IT Security Operations Manager, you will lead a team of three people (and additional consultants) and you will report to the Senior Cyber Security Operations Manager. You have much contact with o

Key Responsibilities:
  • You will make sure action plans for ensuring the safety and security of all information systems assets are executed, and you will manage the strategic objectives and direction for all Cyber Security services (such as the incident response process).
  • You will be involved in risk assessments, managing and assessing information security risks for Group and high-risk projects, including conducting third-party risk assessments and Information Security audits based on the ISF framework.
  • You will lead investigations on security incidents to reduce risks to an acceptable level. When incidents occur, you will conduct advanced analysis, recommend remediation steps, and support the implementation and testing of remediation plans.
  • You will advise the Head of IT Security on information security issues, and help design and implement IT security solutions based on business needs.
  • You will supervise the three Business Unit Information Security Managers and additional consultants to ensure proper implementation and execution of security controls within local Business Units.
  • You will provide guidance by creating, maintaining, and publishing updated security procedures, standards, and guidelines for the Group and Business Units.
  • You will plan, research, and define strong security architectures for IT infrastructure and IT projects.
  • You will handle Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities for the Benelux Business Units.
Required Qualification:
  • You will make sure action plans for ensuring the safety and security of all information systems assets are executed, and you will manage the strategic objectives and direction for all Cyber Security services (such as the incident response process).
  • You will be involved in risk assessments, managing and assessing information security risks for Group and high-risk projects, including conducting third-party risk assessments and Information Security audits based on the ISF framework.
  • You will lead investigations on security incidents to reduce risks to an acceptable level. When incidents occur, you will conduct advanced analysis, recommend remediation steps, and support the implementation and testing of remediation plans.
  • You will advise the Head of IT Security on information security issues, and help design and implement IT security solutions based on business needs.
  • You will supervise the three Business Unit Information Security Managers and additional consultants to ensure proper implementation and execution of security controls within local Business Units.
  • You will provide guidance by creating, maintaining, and publishing updated security procedures, standards, and guidelines for the Group and Business Units.
  • You will plan, research, and define strong security architectures for IT infrastructure and IT projects.
  • You will handle Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities for the Benelux Business Units.
Cybersecurity Team