Senior Manager (ISO27001)

EY; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on performance

34 vacation days plus the option to buy extra days

Hybrid working model

Access to OpenUp wellbeing platform

Pension plan

Job summary

EY in Amsterdam is seeking a Manager to lead its certification services and audits in cybersecurity and privacy. You will guide teams through complex projects while contributing to business development, working with international clients in various sectors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of ISO 27001 experience and a strong understanding of cybersecurity standards. This role includes travel opportunities and a supportive work environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced in business development with a go-to-market mindset.
• 8+ years of conducting ISO 27001 audits, preferably within a certification body.
• Ability to critically review security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification audits for security and privacy-related controls.
• Guide teams through complex projects and business development.
• Provide workshops and training sessions on relevant topics.

Skills

Business development experience

ISO 27001 audits

IT governance processes (ITIL)

Knowledge of cybersecurity standards

Project management skills

Critical review of security policies

Job description

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

Our clients are under constant pressure from their customers and stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with Cybersecurity and Privacy/GDPR standards and that's where EY Attestation and Certifications assists them via certification services. The team is expanding its certification and implementation services on management systems for a broad range of standards. As a manager, you will discover the best of two worlds. You will be part of a team that offers certification services and advice to national and international clients in the telecom, technology and media sector among others.

You will combine your subject matter expertise with your leadership skills and guide teams through complex projects. With a go‑to‑market mindset and experience in business development, you will contribute to the development of our services and market position globally. You will also perform certification audits for security and privacy‑related controls for our clients, providing workshops and training sessions on related topics.

A role where no two days are the same – so you’ll find yourself taking on plenty of new responsibilities as you go. You’ll work alongside clients and colleagues, balancing your time between business development, traveling, providing workshops and supporting client audits.

You will work in a constantly changing environment. Since the position is for a team which works on a global scale within EY, there are international travel opportunities.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Within the Technology Risk department, we focus on analyzing IT‑systems, processes, and cybersecurity. Our focus area is on the business, IT and financial side of large organizations. Specifically, we help make IT‑risks transparent and manageable. In this way, we provide society and the financial markets with the confidence that technologies are being used safely, for example, privacy‑sensitive and financial data are processed securely. We work closely with financial auditors at clients in various sectors to support the financial statement audit.

Your office in Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high‑tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• Experienced in business development, a go‑to market mindset who can build market strategies and generate a book of business.

• Previous Big 4 experience.

• Disciplined and analytical approach to account management.

• Aligning strategy with market trends and client needs.

• Pipeline generation.

• 8+ years of conducting ISO (27001) audits, experience within a certification body is a plus.

• ISO 27001 lead auditor certification is a plus.

• Lead and manage a team of auditors, and help them develop and enhance their own skills.

• Knowledge of IT auditing and advanced knowledge of IT general controls (security, change management, disaster backup recovery, datacenter, infrastructure, etc.), IT governance processes (ITIL) is a plus.

• Ability to critically review security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS.

• Good understanding of industry standards in cybersecurity (ISO, ITIL, NIST, ISF) and privacy (GDPR, ISO 27018) is an advantage.

• Entrepreneurial and problem solving mind and good project management with the ability to collaborate with teams across multiple locations and a strong command of the English language is a must due to the international clientele of EY CertifyPoint.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications.

• In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).

• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.

• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.

• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.

• Plus, a solid pension plan for the future.

• At EY, we care about a healthy work‑life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well‑equipped home office.

• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non‑national ones.

• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.

• Your well‑being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.

• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.