As an Information Security Officer, you will support education, research and business operations by embedding information security and data protection in a practical and workable way. The ISO works closely with
research groups and educational practices and guides researchers, lecturers and support teams in the responsible handling of (research) data, personal data and digital resources throughout the entire research and education cycle. The aim is to
facilitate high-quality and progress-oriented research, without compromising security and privacy.
The position is primarily operational and tactical in nature and forms the link between the daily practice within research groups and the central frameworks and facilities. The ISO works closely with
data stewards, both within the knowledge groups and centrally, with
colleagues in the field of privacy and security under the leadership of the
CISO/CPO, and with the
IT department.
You are not only an expert in the field of information security, but also a trusted advisor who takes the organization along with change. You know how to enter into a conversation with the board and management and actively think along about how processes can be smarter, simpler and safer. You combine theoretical knowledge with a pragmatic, result-oriented approach and know how to translate complex material into understandable and workable solutions for the organization.
Core skills: - acting as a practical advisor for information security and privacy within research groups, in close coordination with data stewards, and from that position making the connection with central functions (IT, CISO/CPO);
- strong communication and influencing skills, aimed at collaboration with researchers, PhD students, lecturers and data stewards;
- able to approach information security and data protection from the perspective of the researcher and lecturer and translate them into workable and proportionate measures;
- working knowledge of data protection (GDPR) at operational and tactical level, specifically applicable to research data;
- ability to switch between different disciplines, data types, and research practices;
- coordination of operational security and privacy incidents and providing support to the shop floor.
Most of the work takes place on our Campus in Wageningen, but you can also be deployed at other WUR locations.
As an ISO, you will contribute to the safe facilitation of research, education and business operations.
Within the Security & Privacy team, you are the link between the CISO/CPO and the core departments of the organization.
Your tasks and responsibilities as an ISO are: - you advise the board and management on information security and translate risks and objectives into concrete, workable measures and you guide the organization through changes in the field of information security, and stimulate a culture of continuous security and improvement;
- you analyze existing IB and operational processes and make proposals to make them smarter, simpler and more secure. To this end, you substantiate incident and risk scenarios with regard to information security with clear business cases and risk analyses;
- you actively maintain contact with internal and external stakeholders and know how to connect interests. That is why you organize and facilitate workshops and training for different target groups within the organization and ensure organization-wide support by making complex material understandable and translating it into practice.
Your teamYou will work together with
data stewards, both within the knowledge groups and centrally, with
colleagues in the field of privacy and security led by the
CISO/CPO, and with the
IT department.