Job Description

Senior Security Program Officer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: NLD Rijswijk

Position title: Security Program Officer
Location: Rijswijk, Hybrid

Role Purpose
The Internal Security Team play a critical role in our business functions alongside our external customer requirements. NCC Group’s Internal Security team develop, introduce and maintain administrative, technical and physical security controls to continually improve the Group’s security.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to deliver in this area and will help NCC Group in managing its cyber risks and meeting its business requirements and also providing subject matter expertise on security frameworks and tools.




As part of your role, you will be responsible for:

• Being the subject matter expert on the application of Netherlands Government ABRO rules and framework. Provide risk analysis to the business and be a liaison to the Government entities.
• Assist in audits and ensuring we meet the standards for frameworks such as ABRO, CIS Controls V8, ISO 27001 amongst others.
• Vulnerability management - identification, and remediation utilising inhouse systems and expertise.
• Support the wider business as a security subject matter expert and unify security measures and processes to global standards.
• Develop, improve, and maintain security policies and processes, particularly as they apply to ABRO.
• Perform supply chain risk assessments as part of NCC Group’s supply chain risk management program.
• Assist or lead on security projects.
• Assist in incident management, from detection to “lessons learned”.

What we are looking for in you:

• Previous professional experience in the cyber and information security field, you will be familiar with introducing governance regimes and risk management to large, diverse organisations.
• Professional experience, you will have attained a broad knowledge of technology frameworks and a thorough grasp of methods used to identify and manage cyber and information security risks.
• Enjoy working across differing specialised areas, also be willing to promote security standards and good practice when necessary, sometimes against majority opposition.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, e.g. ABRO, CIS Controls, NST CSF and others.
• Knowledge of cloud environments with a particular emphasis on Azure and AWS.
• The ability to appropriately identify and categorise risk and suggest effective remediation.
• The ability communicate clearly, to explain security concepts to senior management and other stakeholders both technical and non-technical, who may not have a security background.

Ways of working
Focusing on Clients and Customers. Working as One NCC.Always Learning.Being Inclusive and Respectful. Delivering Brilliantly.

Our company

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams' partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.
Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

Come join us?

So, what’s next?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy ( candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to security clearance as a mandatory requirement.