Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location: Brussels

Contract type: Permanent

About us: Binit C&S is a dynamic consultancy firm based in Amsterdam and Paris, specializing in providing innovative technological solutions to empower our clients to thrive in competitive markets. We collaborate with industry leaders and deliver cutting-edge technology implementations that create value and drive success. 

Role Description: For our client, operating in the insurance sector in several countries in Europe, we are recruiting a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join an international working environment.

The successful candidate will help oversee all activities and drive further development of the cybersecurity in each operating business and help ensure that customers and employees can work safely, without interruptions, and with modern equipment and systems. We are looking for candidates with a technical information security background who are willing to take their next career step as a CISO.

The CISO will report to The Head of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity and coordinate with all the teams supporting the IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity in each location.

For this role, you will join the client directly.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Maintain and further develop group-level information security policies and procedures.

• Design and implement adequate security controls and technologies for infrastructures and applications.

• Monitor and analyze security events and incidents to identify potential threats to the information systems.

• Lead vulnerability assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate staff on security best practices and protocols.

• Lead the compliance efforts for the information security policies and procedures.

• Lead the ISO27001 certification and DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) compliance programs.

• Address client questionnaires and information security requirements. 

Qualifications:

• IT/Information Security engineering degree with at least 5 years of professional experience.

• Relevant previous experience in the Information Security field.

• Good technical background (Knowledge of cloud environments is an advantage)

• Relevant certifications are a plus.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and French.

• Decision-making and analytical skills.

• Ability to lead information security topics and projects effectively.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Patience and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize. 

Financials:

• The salary package will be tailored based on experience, skills, and industry standards.

• A well-structured pension plan to support long-term financial security.