Senior IT Security Manager

Details

Eneco is committed to accelerating the energy transition through its One Planet Plan, with the ambition to be climate neutral by 2035. Digital and technology are essential enablers of this mission, and cyber security is fundamental to protecting Eneco’s platforms, data, and operations.

As Senior IT Security Manager you will protect the core IT systems that underpin Eneco’s digital operations and enable the energy transition at scale. You will operate across enterprise IT domains, translating cyber risk into actionable security decisions with end-to-end ownership and act as a trusted security partner for senior stakeholders including transparent reporting to the Management Board.

Responsibilities

• Own the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cyber security risks across the IT domain.
• Act as the primary security counterpart for IT-related value chains and product domains.
• Translate IT and project-related risks into pragmatic security controls and track their implementation.
• Ensure alignment with security frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee security-related initiatives and provide guidance to subject matter experts.
• Deliver clear, transparent reporting on IT security posture to senior management and the Management Board.
• Work closely with subject matter experts across Value Chains and Group Product Managers within Tech to shape cyber security governance across Eneco’s IT environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of thinking in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in IT security, IT risk management, or comparable roles.
• Proven track record in senior stakeholder management, security consultancy, and executive-level reporting.
• Broad knowledge of security standards and domains (examples cited: ISO 270xx, NIS2, CIS, Zero Trust, SSDLC).
• Demonstrated ability to translate regulations and frameworks into actionable security controls and monitoring practices.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) are considered a strong plus.

Where you’ll work / Office policy

• You will join the IT Security, Risk & Compliance team within Eneco’s Tech organisation, a first-line security team supporting value chains and verticals.
• Team operates in a hybrid model: collaboration at the Rotterdam HQ combined with flexible remote working (recommended: 40% office, 40% home, 20% flexible). With manager approval, working abroad is possible up to 3 weeks/year (max 2 consecutive).

Benefits

• Gross annual salary between €88,000 and €125,000 (including FlexBudget and 8% holiday allowance; depending on role a bonus or collective profit sharing may apply).
• FlexBudget (can be paid out, used to buy extra holiday days, or saved).
• Personal and professional development support.
• Hybrid working and flexible schedule; emphasis on work-life balance.

Application

• Apply directly via Eneco’s careers website; applications via email will not be considered.
• Contact recruiter: Donja Huidar for questions about the application procedure.