Cyber Security & Compliance Specialist (Global)
Shape the Future of Cyber Security Across an International Organisation
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Cyber Security & Compliance Specialist to lead and strengthen our global cyber security, governance and compliance capability.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing international organisation where you'll have the autonomy to influence strategy while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day delivery. You'll work closely with senior leadership, regional IT teams and external partners to build a resilient, secure and compliant technology environment across multiple European countries.
The Role
This is not a purely advisory position. We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and taking ownership of security operations, governance and compliance.
You'll be responsible for:
- Developing and delivering the organisation's cyber security strategy.
- Leading cyber security governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Owning Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks, testing and continuous improvement.
- Managing cyber incident response and strengthening organisational resilience.
- Working hands-on with Microsoft security technologies and security tooling.
- Driving vulnerability management, security monitoring and remediation activities.
- Managing internal and external security audits.
- Partnering with third-party providers and managed service partners to ensure security standards are maintained.
- Promoting security awareness and embedding a strong security culture across the business.
- Advising senior executives on cyber risk and security strategy.
About You
You'll be an experienced cyber security professional who combines technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.
You'll ideally bring:
- 10+ years' experience in cyber security, information security, IT governance or risk management.
- Proven experience leading cyber security programmes within complex, multi-country organisations.
- Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft security ecosystem including Entra ID, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Purview, DLP and Privileged Identity Management.
- Experience implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls and GDPR.
- Experience managing audits, compliance programmes and enterprise risk.
- The confidence to engage with senior leadership while remaining operationally involved.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC would be advantageous.
Languages
- Fluent business-level English is essential.
- Dutch or German language skills would be highly advantageous.
- Additional European languages would be beneficial.
