IT Manager Security Governance

The Head of Security Governance reports to the CISO and is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and management of the organization’s security governance framework. This role ensures that security strategies align with business objectives and compliance requirements, manages risk, and promotes a security-conscious culture across the organization. Are you looking to work together with an enthusiastic team of professionals to make ICS a better organization? Are you able to create a culture that includes knowledge sharing, development and working towards achieving results? Can you bring the senior expertise which is needed to tackle the complexity of the stakeholder field and rapidly changing law and regulations? Then you must be the IT Manager Security Governance we are looking for!

In your job as IT Manager Security Goverance you have the following responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and implement the overall security governance strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Align security governance objectives with the organization’s business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the security governance team.
• Create and maintain a high performance culture
• Manage and coach team members

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage security risks to the organization.
• Develop risk management strategies and frameworks to mitigate identified risks in the risk assessment & management processes.
• Ensure regular risk assessments are conducted and manage remediation activities with company wide teams.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST) for the Security Governance team.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during compliance audits of the Security Governance team.

Policy Development and Enforcement

• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor and report on compliance with security policies and standards.
• Ensure policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.

Training and Awareness:

• Develop and implement security awareness programs and training for employees.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and best practices across the organization.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure security governance aligns with organizational objectives.
• Communicate security risks and governance issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the security team and other business units.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of security governance programs.
• Regularly report on the status of security governance to senior management.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the security governance framework.
  

International Card Services (ICS) is a 100% subsidiary of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. with its own independent bank license with DNB and AFM. ICS is a payment service provider and market leader in issuing credit cards in the Netherlands, We have been issuing, promoting, administrating, and processing payments of Visa and Mastercard credit cards for over 30 years. ICS issues credit cards both under its own brand and in conjunction with co-branding partners, for both Consumer and Commercial clients. In addition, we offer various other financial services and products.
Our credit cards can be used worldwide to pay at more than 46 million addresses and in any currency. In the Benelux there are now about 2.7 million people with a credit card issued by ICS. Our customers not only pay carefree everywhere, but also with extra security: their purchases are insured, and we guarantee delivery.

Our purpose ‘Carefree Payments’ and our vision and our mission ‘We offer our customers and partners relevant, sustainable and secure payment products’ are at the heart of all our activities. We believe that this sets us apart from other companies. In other words: a solid reason to choose ICS. In our view, reliability, security, and carefree payment should go hand in hand. We unburden our customers when it comes to payment solutions. And offer them the opportunity for carefree payments everywhere. In this way we contribute to a safer society and increase confidence in our financial institutions.

The culture within ICS can be described as people and service-oriented, helpful and a will to be successful. Servicing our customers is in our genes. Our core values are:

• Courage
• Care
• Collaboration

The organization is currently changing in order to serve customers and the market even better, with the safety and reliability of our services being the cornerstone. We are rebalancing our business model, which means challenging but exciting times for ICS. Countervailing power is a driving force in shaping our strategic direction.

Are you looking to work together with an enthusiastic team of professionals to make ICS a better organization? Are you able to create a culture that includes knowledge sharing, development and working towards achieving results? Can you bring the senior expertise which is needed to tackle the complexity of the stakeholder field and rapidly changing law and regulations? Then you must be the IT Manager Security Governance we are looking for!

You will work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment where no hour is the same. You will collaborate closely with the IT Management Team, colleagues within IT and Operations. The team is a mix of ages, experiences, and backgrounds, and alongside hard work, there is always room for fun.

Your workplace is in Diemen, a five-minute walk from Venserpolder (GVB) and Diemen-Zuid (NS) stations. For this job, you are required to be present at the office for at least 50% of your time.

Do you recognize yourself in the following qualifications and skills?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, preferable with experience in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Policy & Standards development and enforcement
• Incident response and management
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  

• The gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget.
• The Benefit Budget is 11% of your salary. The Benefit Budget allows you to acquire additional employment benefits. If you make no purchases or reservations in the Benefit Shop in a given month, you are paid one twelfth of your Benefit Budget that month.
• Five weeks of vacation per year. You have the option to purchase an additional four weeks per year.
• Personal development Budget of € 1,000 per year, which you can accumulate up to € 3,000.
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.

For more information, you can reach Karel Bosse (karel.bosse@icscards.nl) or Steven Raspe (steven.raspe@icscards.nl). Let’s connect!

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.