Information Security Officer
- Leuven, Vlaams Brabant
- Vast
- Voltijds
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of information security within the organisation's insurance division and related entities. You will partner with stakeholders across IT and business functions to strengthen security practices, guide risk management activities, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.What You'll Be Doing
- Offering expert advice on information security for new projects, business initiatives, and third-party engagements.
- Performing risk assessments, proposing mitigation strategies, and following up on action plans.
- Reviewing and implementing information security policies, ensuring they are applied consistently.
- Supporting management with risk oversight and quarterly reporting on security posture, initiatives, incidents, and phishing activities.
- Engaging in security-related processes such as vendor reviews, incident follow-up, and data loss prevention cases.
- Promoting awareness by educating colleagues on security tools, policies, and best practices.
- Staying current with emerging threats, evolving technologies, and security frameworks.
- 5+ years' experience in information security, ideally in advisory or architecture roles.
- A solid IT background with the ability to translate technical risks into clear, actionable business recommendations.
- Previous experience in a security advisory or ISO role (risk management, compliance, governance, etc.).
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and senior business leaders.
- A proactive mindset, with strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a strong plus.
- Please note: This is a strategic/advisory role - we are not seeking hands-on SOC analysts, security engineers, or project managers.