Atcon Global - Information Security Architect

ictjob.be; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Head of Information Security is accountable for defining and governing the organization’s information security strategy during a business carve-out and a structured Azure tenant separation program.

The role ensures security is embedded into transformation activities, establishing an independent security operating model, governance framework, and architecture that supports compliance, objectives and risk management from Day 1.

Qualifications

• Define, maintain and communicate information security strategy, policies and control framework.
• Lead security program aligning with regulatory obligations and business goals.
• Drive governance structures, reporting and decision forums.

Responsabilités

• Define and govern information security strategy and control framework.
• Own security architecture and Azure tenant design for the new environment.
• Lead security by design during carve-out and migration lifecycles.
• Govern identity services, access controls, and privileged access.
• Coordinate security operations, incident response and risk assurance.

Connaissances

InfoSec strategy

Governance

Azure security design

Identity & access management

Zero Trust

Security operations

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Description du poste

The Head of Information Security is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the organization's information security strategy during a business carve-out and Azure tenant separation program. This role ensures that security is Embedded into all transformation activities, establishing an independent security operating model, governance framework, and security architecture that supports regulatory compliance, business objectives, and risk management requirements from Day 1.

Key responsibilities

• Information Security strategy & governance:
  • Define, maintain, and communicate the organization's information security strategy, policies, standards, and control framework.
  • Establish and lead the Information Security Program, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
  • Obtain executive leadership approval for security initiatives and ensure ongoing alignment with Board-approved risk appetite.
  • Develop and maintain security governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and decision-making forums.
  • Create and manage security policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Security architecture & Azure tenant design:
  • Own the security architecture and design for the new Azure tenant environment.
  • Define and implement identity and access management controls, conditional access policies, privileged access management, and Zero Trust security principles.
  • Ensure security requirements are Embedded into the design and deployment of all new platforms and services.
  • Establish tenant security boundaries and governance controls to support secure business separation.
  • Deliver a Day-1-ready security architecture that supports business operations immediately upon transition.
• Carve-out & transformation Security:
  • Ensure security-by-design principles are applied throughout the carve-out and migration lifecycle.
  • Review, challenge, and approve migration and transformation initiatives from a security risk perspective.
  • Identify and remove inherited security dependencies on the source organization.
  • Provide security oversight and assurance across all technology workstreams involved in the separation program.
  • Validate security controls before, during, and after migration activities.
• Identity, Access & tenant Security governance:
  • Maintain governance over identity services, authentication mechanisms, access controls, and tenant security boundaries.
  • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and least-privilege access principles are implemented.
  • Oversee the establishment of secure identity management processes and privileged access controls.
  • Govern user lifecycle management and access certification processes.
• Security operations & Incident management:
  • Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) onboarding and operationalization activities.
  • Establish security monitoring, detection, alerting, and response capabilities.
  • Define and implement incident response procedures, escalation paths, and crisis management processes.
  • Ensure effective integration of security operations with business and IT support functions.
  • Coordinate security incident investigations and post-incident reviews.
• Risk management & compliance:
  • Establish and maintain the organization's security risk register.
  • Define the compliance baseline and security control requirements applicable to the new organization.
  • Conduct...