Overview
Information Security Officer Jobs in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands at Selby Jennings
Title: Information Security Officer
Company: Selby Jennings
Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Join a pension fund supporting the financial future of over 100,000 members. As an Information Security Officer, you'll play a key role in strengthening the organisation's security posture within a highly regulated Dutch financial environment. You'll bridge strategy and execution-translating frameworks into practical controls, challenging risks, and helping the organisation stay resilient in an evolving threat landscape.
What you'll be doing
- Translate security strategy into practice by turning frameworks and standards into clear policies and operational controls.
- Define, implement, and monitor information protection measures that promote secure behaviour across the organisation.
- Maintain and enhance the ICT continuity plan to ensure readiness for disruptions and major incidents.
- Perform risk assessments across internal processes, projects, and third-party providers, identifying vulnerabilities and control gaps.
- Monitor supplier compliance with security requirements set out in contracts and risk frameworks.
- Coordinate testing activities across the risk cycle (e.g. continuity testing, control validation, scenario analysis).
- Ensure alignment with relevant Dutch and European regulations and standards, including DNB Good Practices, ISAE frameworks, and DORA.
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree or higher, ideally complemented by certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
- At least 3 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk, or Cybersecurity.
- Prior experience in pensions, asset management, or financial services is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.
- Familiarity with key regulatory and assurance standards (e.g. ISAE 3402, ISAE 3000, GDPR, DORA).
- A structured, analytical approach with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business insights.
- Fluency in Dutch, enabling effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and regulators.
