Protecting Research and Innovation
VIB is an entrepreneurial non-profit research institute, focused on groundbreaking strategic basic research in life sciences. Our ICT department ensures the secure and efficient management of assets, technology, information, and data.
We are looking for an Information Security Officer to bridge the gap between information security and our academic research environment.
This role will play a central part in managing and strengthening VIB's overall information security posture. The successful candidate will ensure that risks are identified and addressed across the organization and lead efforts to build a resilient, secure digital environment that supports VIB's research mission.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project ownership and coordination
* Servicing as the key internal driver of VIB's information security efforts
* Translating external expertise into VIB's unique academic-research and decentralized context
* Coordinating cross-unit security efforts
* Maintaining and improving the ICT infrastructure
* Securing applications, managing information, and supporting software integration
* Leading incident response for high or critical impact incidents
* Managing the yearly review cycle of security policies, processes, and compliance documentation
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in an ICT-related field or relevant experience.
* Several years of experience in information security, preferably in an academic, research, or hybrid organization.
* Strong understanding of NIS2 directive, ISO27001 practices, and relevant regulatory landscapes.
* Familiarity with asset management, risk analysis, incident handling, and security operations.
* Excellent organization and coordination skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical experts and non-technical researchers.
* A strong analytical mind, capable of thinking strategically and developing improvement proposals.
What We Offer:
* An open-ended contract.
* Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.
* A strong salary package with multiple benefits.
* Opportunities for personal development.
* A flexible work arrangement with balance between remote working and office hours.