[ref. f41140118] Information security Officer - Leuven

As an Information Security Officer within a major player in the financial sector, you will be responsible for safeguarding critical information assets and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

You'll operate at the intersection of IT, Risk, and Business—advising stakeholders, driving security initiatives, and embedding security by design across the organization.

Role

Serve as a key advisor on information security and risk management topics.

Identify, assess, and help mitigate information security risks across departments.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, ISO 27001, GDPR, and the NIS2 directive.

Lead or support internal and external IT security audits.

Drive awareness initiatives to promote a strong security culture across the organization.

Collaborate with internal teams on incident response, continuity planning, and governance.

Profile

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 3 years of experience in Information Security, Risk, or IT Governance.

Solid understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and regulatory requirements like GDPR and NIS2.

Excellent stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Relevant certifications are a plus (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, etc.).

Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a bonus.

Offer

A strategic role in a security-first organization within the financial sector.

Exposure to complex and high-impact security challenges.

Hybrid work model with the flexibility to work from different office locations across Belgium.

Continuous learning opportunities and support for certifications.

A renewable one year contract