Chief Information Security Officer

2 days agoHead Amsterdam, Netherlands Onsite Full Time Cybersecurity Jobs by Bitvavo B.V.

Skills

Information Security Iso Micar Soc 2 Nist Incident Response Leadership Gdpr Dora Regulatory Compliance Security Policy Communication Security Architecture Risk Management Nist Cybersecurity Framework

About the Role

You will develop and implement security solutions, architectures, and policies to protect systems, customer data, and digital assets. You will lead and motivate the security team and embed security early in the development lifecycle. You will identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee incident response, and communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Hands-on experience in developing and implementing security solutions and policies
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and risk management
Proven ability to manage and motivate security professionals
Experience providing strategic guidance to senior leadership
Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO, SOC 2, NIST)
Ability to balance compliance requirements with engineering agility
Commitment to continuous professional development

Responsibilities

Develop and implement security solutions, architectures, and policies
Lead and motivate a high-performing security team
Provide strategic guidance on security threats and risk management
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with transactions and sensitive data
Ensure compliance with regulations such as DORA and MiCAR
Communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Develop and oversee incident response plans
Embed security into the development lifecycle
Encourage continuous improvement and learning within the security function