Director of Information Security and Compliance

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Information Security and Compliance to lead our organization's information security and compliance efforts. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust information security management framework, automating security operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about information security and compliance, with the ability to lead our organization through evolving security challenges and increased customer data protection requirements. They will play a crucial role in fortifying our rapidly expanding scale-up and collaborating across departments to ensure a robust security posture.

What You Will Do :

• Maintain and iterate a comprehensive information security management system aligned with organizational goals

• Lead and manage the information security and compliance team

• Implement and manage automated security and compliance tools to streamline operations and reduce audit complexity

• Develop and maintain compliance programs in line with relevant standards

• Manage SOC II audit processes and other relevant compliance frameworks

• Prepare security and compliance documentation for internal and external stakeholders

• Monitor changes in technology and regulations to update policies and controls accordingly

• Collaborate closely with the product team to ensure secure and compliant development practices

• Oversee security measures for upcoming product innovations and evolving security requirements

• Address client inquiries regarding product and organizational security

• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on risk management and compliance initiatives

• Conduct employee training and awareness programs on security and compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, and external stakeholders

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISO certification

• Extensive experience in information security, data privacy, and compliance frameworks (SOC reports, ISO 27000 series, GDPR)

• Strong knowledge of IT and cloud security, including expertise with Active Directory and Microsoft Azure

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align security initiatives with organizational goals

• Strong analytical and auditing skills

• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences

What We Offer:

• Being part of one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in the Netherlands

• Make an impact by disrupting the audit industry with us

• 28 vacation days on a full-time basis

• Excellent salary

• Pension plan

• Stock participation plan

• Hybrid mode of work (at least 3 days onsite in our Amsterdam office)

• A flexible and growing organization with lots of opportunities to learn and develop.

• International working environment, with a team of friendly and driven colleagues

• Office in Amsterdam with daily lunch included ( we have a chef cooking for us)

• Access to OpenUp, the mental health and wellness platform

• Friday drinks and multiple social activities for team building 🤩

Apply and let's chat!