Information Security Officer

V-IT
Brussels, Belgium
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Brussels, Belgium

Tech stack

Software System Penetration Testing
Configuration Management
Computer Security
Disaster Recovery
Information Security Management System
Software Version Control

Job description

  1. ISMS Governance & Documentation
  • Develop, maintain, and improve ISMS documentation, including policies, procedures, and operational processes.
  • Focus on Risk Acceptance Forms (RAF), non-conformity management, and configuration management processes.
  • Ensure version control, consistency, and accessibility of all ISMS documentation.
  • Support policy and procedure updates in response to regulatory, technological, or organizational changes.
  1. Risk Management
  • Maintain and monitor the risk register, follow up on accepted risks and RAFs, and track changes in threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Update risk assessments following security incidents, audits, or significant changes.
  • Track risk treatment plans from penetration tests, security assessments, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely implementation.
  1. Compliance & Audits
  • Analyze audit results and risk treatment plans, reporting findings to the CISO and stakeholders.
  • Prepare and support internal audits in collaboration with the CISO.
  • Follow up on non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions.
  1. Security Controls Monitoring
  • Monitor access controls and user permissions, initiate and follow up on access recertification campaigns.
  • Verify backup integrity and assess disaster recovery and business continuity readiness.
  1. Incident Management
  • Support the handling of information security incidents.
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts and operational teams during incident response.
  • Document lessons learned from incidents for risk management and ISMS improvement.
  1. Awareness & Training
  • Support the organization, follow-up, and reporting of information security awareness activities.
  • Track completion of mandatory security training in coordination with HR.
  1. Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and analyze security KPIs and metrics.
  • Prepare ISMS management review meetings and present outcomes to the CISO and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the information security framework.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Depending on knowledge and availability, support other activities within the Security team.
  • May take on a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) role, supporting business departments, defining security requirements, and managing information security risks in line with the Security by Design principle.

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in maintaining and operating an ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001.
  • Proficiency in risk management, compliance, and audit processes.
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience in security controls monitoring and incident management.
  • Familiarity with information security awareness and training programs.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

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