Cybersecurity Consultant

Bonairegov; Bonaire; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The Public Entity of Bonaire seeks an innovative Cybersecurity Consultant on a 0.6 FTE basis. Based in ICT, you will assess BIO readiness and support the CISO in implementing security measures.

You will translate requirements into concrete controls and work with the Digital Transformation Program Team to ensure compliance. With at least 3 years in cybersecurity and a relevant HBO degree, you’ll bring risk insight, structured analysis, and strong communication to collaborate across disciplines,

Qualifications

• HBO degree in computer science, ICT, or security.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in cybersecurity and/or information security.
• Knowledge of information security and security measures.
• Knowledge of BIO standards framework.
• Experience with audits, security assessments, and compliance issues.
• Ability to translate security requirements into concrete and actionable controls.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, precise way of working.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Experience in a government context and with BIO framework is a plus.
• Certification in information security or auditing (ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor or CISA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• As Cybersecurity Consultant, conduct the pending BIO pre-check (audit) and assess the organization's BIO status.
• Support the CISO in implementing necessary security measures and controls.
• Translate security requirements into concrete measures and demonstrate they are applied.
• Collaborate with the CISO and stakeholders within the Digital Transformation Program Team.
• UseBIO pre-check results to plan next steps tailored to Bonaire's scope and capabilities.

Job description

The Public Entity of Bonaire is looking for a passionate, motivated, and innovative new colleague for a 0.6 FTE position. Are you the future-ready colleague we’re looking for?

Location: ICT

21,6

What will you be doing?

As a Cybersecurity Consultant, you will make a significant contribution to strengthening information security within the Public Entity of Bonaire. You will conduct the pending BIO pre-check (audit) and assess where the organization stands in relation to the BIO standards framework, which the Public Entity of Bonaireuses as its basis.

Based on this, you will support the CISO in the actual implementation of the necessary security measures and controls. You will help translate security requirements into concrete measures and assist in demonstrating that these measures have been established and are being applied within the organization.

In doing so, you will work closely with the CISO and other stakeholders within the Digital Transformation Program Team.

The results of the pre-check form the basis for the next steps you will take together with the CISO, tailored to the scope and capabilities of the Public Entity of Bonaire.

What are the requirements?

For this position, we are looking for a cybersecurity professional who can not only identify risks and vulnerabilities, but—above all—knows how to implement security requirements in practice. You work meticulously and analytically and can translate complex security issues into concrete and actionable measures.

In addition, you meet the following requirements:

• You have a completed higher professional education (HBO) degree in a relevant field (such as computer science, ICT, or security);
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in cybersecurity and/or information security;
• You have demonstrable knowledge of information security and security measures;
• You have knowledge of—and preferably experience with—the BIO standards framework;
• You have experience with audits, security assessments, and/or compliance issues;
• You can translate security requirements into concrete and actionable controls;
• You possess strong analytical skills and work with precision and in a structured manner;
• You have strong communication skills and collaborate easily with various disciplines;
• Experience within a government organization is highly valued, preferably with experience in applying the BIO standards framework within a government context;
• A certification in the field of information security or auditing (such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor or CISA) is a plus.

To be eligible to work for the Public Entity of Bonaire, you must meet the requirements listed below in addition to the criteria mentioned above.

• You speak and write Dutch well;
• You speak Papiamentu or are willing to learn it within a year;
• You are proficient in working with digital systems.

Do you recognize yourself in most of this profile, but don’t meet all the requirements? Feel free to contact Recruitment; we’d be happy to review your overall profile.

What we offer you

At the Public Entity of Bonaire, we value our employees. You’ll notice this in the workplace, but also in the employment terms we offer. You can count on:

A salary commensurate with the position, taking into account your relevant knowledge and experience;

• 8.33% vacation pay;
• A full 13th month’s salary;
• 100.8 hours of leave and 5 additional pre-determined days off;
• A project-based appointment for a minimum of 1 year.

The schedule for your workweek is flexible and will be determined in consultation with your manager. In addition, we offer a number of other attractive benefits that we’d be happy to tell you more about during your application process!

Other important information

• An assessment is part of the application process;
• You must be able to provide the diplomas listed on your resume;
• You must be able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

If you’re still unsure or would like more information about the position, please contact Recruitment at ([phone] . For more information about the Public Entity of Bonaire, please visit www.bonairegov.com.