Our partner is a multinational leader in the natural foods industry with a global presence. With over 4,000 employees working across 5 continents, they are committed to providing high-quality, healthy and easily accessible food products. Despite their global reach, they maintain a close-knit and familiar atmosphere, placing strong commitment on high standards and continuous innovation.

With a legacy of over 135 years, the company has steadily built its reputation for excellence worldwide.

Do you want to be part of this journey? Keep reading!

Company culture

Their culture is rooted in openness, informality and a non-hierarchical structure. Employees enjoy autonomy and are trusted with the responsibility to pursue their goals in the way they find most effective. The company encourages ambition and rewards professionals who take initiative and deliver results. With short decision-making lines and a supportive environment, employees are empowered to shape their own career journeys.

Role overview

We are looking for a Security Specialist to improve the security framework of the organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing security policies in line with NIS2 standards, while proactively managing vulnerabilities to safeguard sensitive data, systems and networks.

Key responsibilities:

– Develop, implement, and uphold security policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with industry standards and best practices.

– Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify risks and develop strategies to address them.

– Perform comprehensive risk assessments, evaluating the potential impact of threats and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.

– Lead security awareness training to educate employees on best practices, fostering a security-first culture within the organization.

– Design and execute incident response plans to handle security breaches effectively, minimizing impact and ensuring quick recovery.

– Ensure compliance with key regulations and standards, including NIS2, GDPR and ISO 27001.

– Create detailed reports to provide insights into the company’s security posture and ongoing improvements.

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every aspect of the company’s operations.

Profile:

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

– Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) are highly preferred.

– Demonstrated experience (3+ years) in implementing and managing security policies and procedures.

– Expertise in vulnerability management tools and methodologies.

– Fluency in Dutch (mandatory) and English.

– Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

– Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

– Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards, especially in complex, global organizations.

– Proven ability to lead security projects within a multi-company environment.

Why join them?

– Chance to be part of a dynamic, innovative and global team.

– Engage in challenging, impactful projects with real-world results.

– A competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to your profile.

– Flexibility for remote working.

– Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities.

– Thrive in a supportive, inclusive and family-oriented work environment.

Curious? Share your profile with herald@olijo.nl or ana@olijo.nl and let’s discuss the possibilities together!