Vacancy: Security Officer (FSSC)
Function
As Security Officer at Foundation FSSC, you'll help drive information security excellence at the world's leading non-profit certification body for food safety and social sustainability management systems. You'll help shape how they protect critical information that impacts food safety and social sustainability across the globe, working with cutting-edge security frameworks while collaborating with diverse, international teams. You'll report to Harold Nguyen, Quality Manager.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Designing FSSC’s ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) and driving ongoing improvements
- Leading risk analyses and treatment planning to safeguard FSSC’s global operations
- Orchestrating management reviews and audit processes with confidence and expertise
- Developing KPIs and reporting frameworks to demonstrate security value
- Investigating data incidents and ensuring GDPR compliance throughout all processes
- Mentoring teams through security awareness programmes that foster a lasting culture of security
- Managing strategic partnerships with security service providers
FSSC
Join a mission-driven organisation that has been setting the gold standard in food safety since 2009. FSSC is not just another certification body – it’s the trusted partner for over 37,500 organisations worldwide, including leading brands that feed millions of people every day.
FSSC employs around 55 professionals, with half based in the Netherlands and the remainder working globally. Their culture thrives on transparency, integrity, ambition, engagement, and care. You’ll find an agile, international environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation, and where your security expertise contributes to something greater than technology alone: global food safety and social sustainability.
With the recent launch of the FSSC 24000 Social Sustainability Scheme and ongoing expansion, this is your opportunity to shape the future of certification while working with cutting-edge security frameworks and international standards.
Requirements
This role blends technical expertise with strategic thinking, ideal for professionals who excel in collaborative, international settings. You communicate effortlessly in English, a must when engaging with FSSC’s diverse international stakeholders. You understand that great security goes beyond compliance – it’s about enabling business success while protecting what matters most.
Your essential qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information
- Hands-on experience in information security management
- Proven experience in working with an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Understanding of ISO 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2022 standards
- Expertise in GDPR and risk management
Please note: Foundation FSSC can only consider applications from candidates living and working in the Netherlands, who can attend the 's-Hertogenbosch office two days a week.
Offer
At FSSC, exceptional security professionals are rewarded with exceptional opportunities. You’ll enjoy a blend of meaningful work, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance in their agile, hybrid working environment.
You can also expect:
- Resources and support for personal development and training, in line with FSSC’s values: transparency, integrity, ambition, engagement, and care
- A training budget for certifications and skills advancement
- Hybrid working model: two days per week in FSSC’s modern 's-Hertogenbosch office
- Flexibility to choose your primary place of work
- Collaboration within an international, culturally diverse team and an open culture
- Agile working methods within a flexible organisation
Application
Ready to secure the future of food safety? If you believe you’re the Security Officer for Foundation FSSC, apply now. Upload your CV or share your LinkedIn profile. As for your motivation – answer that question yourself by uploading it as an ‘additional document’.
Questions about this Security Officer role at Foundation FSSC in 's-Hertogenbosch? Contact recruiter Karst Dollekamp:
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- Email: karstdollekamp@epeople.nl
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