Requirements: English
Company: Next Ventures
Region: Rotterdam , South Holland
Lead Information Security Officer Role Type: Contract Start Date: Immediate / Within 1 month (negotiable) Location/Language: Rotterdam, Netherlands (flexible hybrid model), Languages: Fluent Dutch English required Requirements Description: Academic-level working/thinking (WO) Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity within a complex organization Proven experience coaching and leading technical teams Deep knowledge of ISO27001, 27002, 27005, 27019 (IEC 62443 is a plus) Tasks Description: Lead and coach a team of Information Security Officers Maintain and enhance the Information Security Management System (ISMS) Execute and improve cybersecurity strategy and policy Coordinate compliance and risk analysis activities Collaborate with stakeholders across CISO, technical teams, and business units Report on security performance and risk posture to executive management Essential Skills/Experience Description: Security governance strategy execution ISO27001 and related standards (27002, 27005, 27019) Risk management frameworks and analysis Strong communication and stakeholder engagement Coaching and team leadership Desirable Skills/Additional Information Description: Experience in OT environments (energy/utilities preferred) Knowledge of IEC 62443 Agile/DevSecOps familiarity Comfortable translating complex security issues into actionable plans Cultural fit: collaborative, strategic thinker, people-first leadership style Team Contact: jude.russell@next-ventures.com