Technical Information Security Officer

nngroup; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month and holiday allowance

BeFrank pension

Paid training and learning

Job summary

NN Group IT / Enterprise Engineering Technology is seeking an Information Security Officer to proactively manage information security risks and embed security into daily operations. You will collaborate across stakeholders to adopt and improve security controls while keeping pace with evolving threats and regulatory developments.

You will work with a team of security officers on a range of tasks, including threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and supply chain security, and you will lead

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in IT and information security.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or a security-related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP/SSCP are an advantage.
• Experience with network connectivity products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review security designs and measures (IAM, firewalls) for networks and data centers.
• Collaborate with information security team on risk controls and threat modelling.
• Work with DevOps teams to identify risks and implement security controls.
• Support security and compliance initiatives, including automation.

Skills

Proactive

Detail oriented

Clear communication

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Stakeholder collaboration

Security awareness

IT risk management

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelors or Masters in IT or security

Tools

Network connectivity products

Security certifications (CISSP/SSCP)

Job description

NN Group IT / Enterprise Engineering Technology is looking for an Information Security Officer who is able to take a proactive role in the management of information security risks. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in IT security and compliance practices, is well versed in relevant industry standards, and actively contributes to the adoption, improvement, and effective implementation of security processes, and controls. You take ownership, work independently where needed, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to embed security into daily operations.

You are committed to staying current with emerging security trends, threats, and regulatory developments, and you are able to identify opportunities for new initiatives that further enhance the organization's security maturity and resilience.

What you are going to do

• Reviewing technical designs and security measures (e.g., IAM, firewalls, according NN security standards) for the designs of the technical environment: network, infrastructure (both cloud and on-premise datacenters), external connections etc
• Working with team of information security officers on a wide variety of security and compliance tasks, e.g. periodic control tracking, deep-dive product reviews, threat modelling, vulnerability assessments and supply chain security etc
• Working in close cooperation with the DevOps teams to proactively identify risks and support teams to implement the appropriate security measures
• Supporting security and compliance projects and initiatives such as automation of security compliancy

What we offer you

• Salary between €4,527 and €6,036 based on 36 hours depending on your knowledge and experience
• 13th month and holiday allowance are paid with your monthly salary
• 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and three Diversity Days
• A modern pension administered by BeFrank
• Plenty of training and learning opportunities
• NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometres travelled
• Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use

Who you are

• You are proactive and result-driven and ensure you meet agreements made
• Detail oriented, with the ability to maintain a clear overview of risks, priorities, and objectives
• Clear communication style and being able to cooperate with people with various backgrounds
• A true team player who is flexible and supportive, and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Skilled and experienced, with at least five years of experience in IT and information security. Experience with network connectivity products is preferred. You preferably hold a bachelor's or master's degree in IT, or another relevant technical and/or security-oriented field. CISSP, SSCP, or other relevant security and technical certifications are considered an advantage

Who you will work with

Within our organization, all business units are responsible for safeguarding the security of the IT environment. A key challenge for the BSO team is to review, validate, and ensure the correct implementation of technical security measures, while actively supporting DevOps teams in achieving this.

The BSO team plays a critical role in balancing residual risks against required security controls, enabling product owners and their teams to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. Continuous improvement of IT security processes and procedures through standardization and automation is essential for increasing quality, reducing manual effort, and enhancing consistency across the organization.

As a member of the BSO Team, your role is to review and support the implementation of security standards and guidelines, ensuring a structured, consistent, and well-aligned approach to IT security and compliance.

Any questions? If you have any questions about the job, you can reach out to Elmira van der Schee via [e-mail] .