Senior DPO & Information Security Advisor

At Smals, more than 2000 professionals shape the future every day by investing in "ICT for Society". These cutting-edge ICT systems enable our clients to provide even more efficient services in areas such as work, family, and health. In the long term, eHealth, a secure exchange platform dedicated to the medical information of all citizens, will make paper medical prescriptions obsolete. On the other hand, the ICT Dimona service allows the ONSS to ensure social coverage for 4 million employees as soon as they start working for an employer. Practical? Certainly. Bold too. Job Description: You are part of a multidisciplinary team composed of information security and data protection specialists. With your expertise, you support and advise the managements of member institutions on strategic and operational issues related to information security, data protection, and risk management. You work in an environment where information systems, processes, and risks intersect. You assist member institutions in making informed decisions, assess the technical and organizational feasibility of measures, and translate complex issues into clear and applicable recommendations. In doing so, you actively contribute to the secure, reliable, and compliant processing of information and personal data. As a Senior DPO & Information Security Advisor, you advise and support member institutions on strategic and operational issues related to information security and data protection. You support managements in risk control, policy development, and informed decision-making that contribute to the secure, reliable, and compliant processing of information and personal data. - You advise the managements of member institutions on information security, data protection, and risk management. - You assist member institutions in developing strategies, guidelines, and improvement processes in the field of information security. - You conduct risk analyses and formulate recommendations to strengthen the resilience, continuity, and security of information systems and processes. - You evaluate projects, measures, and solutions based on their risks, impact, and practical feasibility. - You perform the function of Data Protection Officer (DPO) and provide advice on the processing and protection of personal data. - You raise awareness among managements, executives, and employees about the secure and responsible management of information. - You serve as a point of contact for member institutions and develop lasting relationships with ICT, legal, and political managers. - You translate complex issues... Profile: - You have extensive experience in information security, data protection, ICT governance, or risk management. - You hold a Master's degree or equivalent. - You possess in-depth knowledge of GDPR, the NIS2 directive, information security, and relevant security and governance frameworks. - You combine a strategic vision with a pragmatic approach and know how to translate risks into achievable solutions. - You analyze complex issues and formulate clear and well-founded advice. - You communicate convincingly and are a valued contact for managements and management teams. - You easily build relationships and collaborate effectively with technical, legal, and political stakeholders. - You are fluent in Dutch and French, and have a good knowledge of English. Offer: - We offer you a varied, stimulating, and socially committed job that allows you to contribute to the realization of IT solutions with a societal impact. "ICT for society" is not our slogan by chance. - Are you looking for a good work-life balance? Benefit from our flexible working hours and our extensive remote working policy. - We offer numerous internal and external training opportunities allowing you to continuously improve your technical skills and personal aptitudes. - We offer you a competitive salary, complemented by extralegal benefits such as hospitalization insurance, a supplementary pension plan, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, etc. IT functions can benefit from a mobility budget with the choice of a company car and/or reimbursement of public transport costs. Under certain conditions, this budget can even be used to pay your rent or mortgage. - Through our "Benefits at Work" platform, you benefit from advantageous discounts on various fashion brands, electronics, various excursions, and various holidays... - We pursue an equal opportunities policy and believe, among other things, that equal pay is important.