IT Security Architect / Strategist

Details

Do you have an overview over cybersecurity and can you translate this in practical solutions? As a security strategist for ICS you have the overview of both the threat landscape and the implementation of the current security. You work with many different teams such as the MT IT, the CISO teams (Security Governance, Security Operations & Card Security), IT architecture and IT platform teams to create a secure organisation. By designing and implementing a strategy you have a big impact on the security architecture and landscape. You are the right hand of the CISO and help steer the department in the right direction.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with the security landscape and developments and propose solutions to implement in the organization.
• Convince stakeholders of the direction of the ICS security.
• Design and document security solutions and architectures for CISO tooling.
• Create and review security solution intents for non-CISO IT solutions.
• Perform gap analysis of security frameworks and regulations with respect to present capabilities.
• Translate external regulatory requirements (such as DORA) into plans to ensure compliance.
• Implement PCI DSS security controls.

Working environment

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. ICS issues and processes Visa and Mastercard credit cards for Consumer and Commercial clients and offers other financial services and products. Our credit cards can be used worldwide. Our purpose is ‘Carefree Payments’ and our mission is to offer relevant, sustainable and secure payment products. The culture within ICS is family-oriented, helpful, people-oriented and service-oriented. Core values: Care, Courage & Collaboration.

Requirements

Must haves

• More than 10 years experience in an IT security role.
• More than 2 years of experience as a Security Architect or similar.
• Expertise in IT security architecture, strategy and frameworks (examples mentioned: NIST, CIS, OWASP).
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls and endpoint protection.

Nice to haves

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, maintaining and reviewing security controls (Identity and Access Management, Network Security Design, Application Security, Security Monitoring).
• Experience with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience implementing Zero Trust principles.
• Experience in threat modelling and conducting risk assessments.
• Deep knowledge of encryption and key management.
• Certifications such as TOGAF or SABSA.

We are offering

• Salary: € 7.896 - € 11.279 per month (the gross monthly salary displayed above is based on a 36-hour work week, including vacation pay and benefit budget).
• Benefit Budget of 11% of your salary (paid out monthly if unused in the Benefit Shop).
• Five weeks of vacation per year with the option to purchase an additional four weeks.
• Personal development budget of €1,000 per year (accumulable up to €3,000).
• Possibility to work from home (in consultation with your team and depending on your position).
• An annual public transport pass for free public transportation in the Netherlands.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• Excellent employment conditions and focus on personal development.

Interested?

Please apply online to this vacancy. Let’s connect!

Notes

• The role will work closely with the CISO and multiple internal teams and requires strong communication skills and a future-oriented mindset.
• The position references regulatory compliance (DORA) and PCI DSS implementation responsibilities.