Information Security Officer

Synthon is looking for an experienced Information Security Officer to join our team and help us to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. As our Information Security Officer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our security policies, procedures, and controls. You will also be responsible for conducting security audits and risk assessments, and for investigating any security incidents that occur. If you have a strong background in information security, and if you’re looking for a challenge, then we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Create and oversee an organization-wide information security program
• Manage, direct, and coordinate information assurance activities and security-related responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and maintain security standards, policies and procedures
• Provide advice and assistance to management concerning information security, privacy, and related matters
• Track and assess information and security-related matters
• Report information security breaches and vulnerabilities to management and to appropriate authorities
• Proactively identify, assess, manage, and mitigate potential threats to security
• Insure that security policies and directives are consistently applied
• Evaluate information security systems, methods, and practices
• Develop and implement programs for employee security awareness
• Develop and implement training programs on information security policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and standards
• Support the company’s incident response plans

Travel

You will be expected to travel to Synthon locations occasionally in connection with your duties. You must also attend seminars on security to keep your knowledge up to date.

Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years work experience in information security and/or IT
• Solid knowledge of Internet security, including Internet architecture, protocols, and applications
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• Sound  knowledge of the ISO27001 framework or comparable standards
• Good command of the English language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal skills

In interviews you will be able to demonstrate that you are analytical, skilled in technical problem determination and you work in a well-organized manner. You take initiative, you are a positive thinker and a real team player who is able to work with the business to address risks in our organization. Finally, you have the will to develop your professional skills and grow to the next level. 

We offer our employees a working environment in which trust, pride and joy play an important role and as such we have been acknowledged as a Great Place to Work^® in 2017 and 2019.  We understand our economic, social and environmental impact on the wider world. We care - for each other, for partners, for patients and for society at large. We support various educational initiatives and actively contribute to charitable causes and to the development of the communities worldwide to which we belong.

More specifically, we offer our employees:

• A professional, yet pleasant and informal working environment with short communication lines, focus on cooperation and appreciation of initiatives
• Competitive remuneration
• Good working conditions with attention to ergonomic support
• A keen eye on work/life balance, with the option to partly work from home
• A yearly outing with all colleagues and other inspiring company events.

Application and important dates

If you are interested in this fulltime position and you would like to join our company, we look forward to your application. You can apply via our website www.synthon.com/careers. Please send your application before 11 May 2024.

Contact

For further information, please contact Rene Iriks, Vice President Information Services at tel. +31(0)24 37 27 700.