RoleResponsible for overseeing IT security operations, managing the members of the SOC team activities and coordinating with security engineers.Responsible for implementing IT security policies, creating protocols and processes.Addresses IT security risks and issues on an organizational and technical level.Coordinates IT security activities and provides support in various IT security services domains.Supervises and supports the activity of the SOC team, measures and reports their performance metrics.Runs compliance reports and supports the audit process.Main responsibilitiesCoordinate IT security operational activitiesCoordinate and perform threat and vulnerability management activities, identify risks, recommend treatment plans and provide communicate informationCoordinate and perform security incident management activities, including detection, response and reportingMonitor and report on technical and operational IT security controlsRecommend and implement security controls to meet security policies, legal, regulatory and audit requirementsReport on compliance with security policiesPropose changes to existing IT Security policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and complianceProvide expert guidance to projects on IT security mattersConsult with IT and security staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of Hardware, applications and softwareWork with the IT Security Manager to develop a security roadmap that addresses identified risks and business security requirementsCoach and mentor IT security staffStay up-to-date with IT security related technologies and competencesPrepare and conduct security awareness and security training initiativesSkillsBachelor/master degree or minimum 5 years' experience in IT and IT security related matters, preferably in an international environmentPreferably holds an Information security professional certificationsuch as CismpGood knowledge and understanding of Information security technologies such as:Access controlVulnerability managementData loss preventionWeb SecurityAnti-Malware controlsIDS/IPSIT networksSystem AdministrationExcellent problem solving skills, capable of working under pressureStrong information security risk-based prioritisation capabilitiesGood communication skills (contacts with team, providers and internal partners)Act as team player and hands-on mentalityGood knowledge of English and DutchWilling to travel on a regular basis, mostly to UKAn understanding of operating system internals and network protocolsExperience in application and system technology security testingProject management skills and experience in creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocationStrong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls