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**Job Title:** Head of Security (Chief Information Security Officer)
**Role Summary:**
Strategic executive responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a global information security program that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer, partner, and company data. Leads risk management, compliance, and security operations across all affiliates, ensuring alignment with executive objectives and international standards.
**Expectations:**
- Define acceptable risk appetite and security posture for the organization.
- Demonstrate measurable improvement in security maturity and compliance.
- Earn and maintain necessary security clearances and regulatory approvals.
- Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise security strategy covering IT, network, and data protection.
- Partner with business units to conduct risk assessments and drive risk mitigation.
- Build and evolve a security management framework aligned with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIS 2, SOC 2, DORA, GDPR, and AI Act.
- Convene cross‑disciplinary committees to enforce consistent policies across projects, systems, and services.
- Lead and expand the enterprise security organization; provide subject‑matter expertise on security technologies.
- Advise on technology planning, business continuity, and secure software development (DevSecOps).
- Oversee incident response, disaster recovery, and continuous monitoring via SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and IDS.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third‑party risk.
**Required Skills:**
- Leadership and cross‑functional team management.
- In‑depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and telecom regulatory/compliance (GDPR, AI Act).
- Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, cloud security, ethical hacking, and penetration testing.
- Understanding of secure software development and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with AI/ML security applications.
- Multilingual communication: English mandatory, French or Dutch preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to secure international clearances.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Telecommunications, or related field.
- Proven certifications: CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA preferred.
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