Cyber Security Program Lead – Payments

MarkJames Search; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cyber Security Program Lead – Payments, where you will enhance cybersecurity and operational resilience for regulated payments. In this pivotal role, you will manage technology and security programs, oversee risk exposure, and ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements. Collaborate with diverse internal teams to strengthen security processes and improve business continuity measures. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in securing and enhancing clients' payment infrastructures, driving innovation in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in IT Risk Management, Information Security, or IT Audit.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cybersecurity framework for regulated payments entities.
• Lead business continuity planning and compliance with regulations.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Information Security

IT Audit

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Solution-oriented

Proactive Adaptability

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

SOC2

Cloud Security Technologies

Job description

Direct message the job poster from MarkJames Search

Job Title: Cyber Security Program Lead – Payments

Location: Amsterdam, NL or London, UK

Contract: 8-9 months (option to extend)

About the Role

We are seeking a Cyber Security Program Lead to drive and enhance the cybersecurity and operational resilience framework for regulated payments entities. You will lead technology and security programs, manage risk exposure, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., PSD2, DORA/ORA). This role involves collaborating with internal teams to strengthen security processes, conduct scenario exercises, and improve business continuity measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the cybersecurity framework for regulated payments entities.
• Oversee risk exposure, remediation, and compliance with operational resilience regulations.
• Lead business continuity planning, testing, and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal, security, and business teams to align on security strategies.
• Provide training and briefings to stakeholders and leadership.

What You’ll Need

• 6+ years in IT Risk Management, Information Security, or IT Audit in financial/tech sectors.
• 3+ years in Information Security (CISSP, CISM preferred).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC2) and regulatory requirements (PSD2, DORA/ORA).
• Expertise in IT security technologies, network protocols, and cloud security.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Apply now to play a key role in securing and enhancing our clients payments infrastructure!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Project Management

Industries

Computer and Network Security, Banking, and Financial Services