Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
About the assignment
You join as the strategic security leader responsible for enterprise-wide security posture, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You build and oversee a security team, establish security policies aligned with business objectives, and communicate security impact to executive leadership.
This role demands both technical depth and boardroom credibility. You translate complex security challenges into business risk language, manage multi-million euro security budgets, and drive cultural change across the organisation.
Your responsibilities
- Define and execute security strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
- Build, mentor, and lead a cross-functional security team (SOC, IAM, GRC, applications)
- Manage enterprise risk assessments, vulnerability landscapes, and incident response readiness
- Oversee third-party security vendor management and audit compliance (ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA)
- Report security metrics, breaches, and strategic initiatives to the board and C-suite
- Champion security culture and awareness programs across all business units
- Establish security architecture standards, frameworks, and governance processes
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 10+ years cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in a CISO or equivalent leadership role
- Deep knowledge of risk management, compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA), and governance
- Proven ability to manage security teams, budgets, and vendor relationships
- Board-level communication skills and executive presence
- Fluency in Dutch and English
Nice-to-haves
- Background in SOC operations, IAM, or cloud security architecture
- Experience in regulated industries (finance, energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure)
- CISSP or CISM certification
- Track record of successful security transformations or incident response leadership
What we offer
- Shape security strategy for a major organisation with real board influence
- Lead a talented security team with modern tooling and adequate budget
- Exposure to enterprise governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and market rate
- Professional development support and industry conference attendance
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Consultancy
Location
Noord Holland
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Management
Industry
overige
Posted
6 May 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com