IT Security

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic IT security initiatives within a large enterprise environment. The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of one or more security projects ensuring successful delivery while coordinating with technical teams management and external suppliers.

This role combines strong project management expertise with a solid understanding of IT infrastructure and security. Although close collaboration with infrastructure and security specialists is required hands-on technical implementation is not expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of one or more IT security projects.
• Lead projects involving:
  • Implementation of modern encryption technologies.
  • Centralized logging and monitoring solutions.
  • Secure disposal and destruction of IT assets.
• Coordinate project planning execution monitoring and delivery.
• Manage project scope timelines budgets risks issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with:
  • IT Security teams
  • Infrastructure teams
  • External consultants and vendors
• Prepare management and steering committee reports.
• Facilitate decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
• Support procurement processes where required including:
  • Market consultations
  • Defining evaluation criteria
  • Reviewing supplier proposals
  • Coordinating awarded vendors with procurement and business stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering infrastructure or software development projects.
• Proven experience managing complex IT projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT security projects within medium to large organizations.
• Strong experience in:
  • Project planning
  • Risk management
  • Issue management
  • Scope and budget control
• Experience with organizational change management.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure including:
  • Networks
  • Platforms
  • Security controls
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as:
  • PRINCE2
  • PMBOK
• Relevant Project Management certification is highly desirable.
• Fluent Dutch (CEFR Level C2) is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audit compliance or certification initiatives.
• Experience delivering logging monitoring or SIEM projects.
• Knowledge of ITIL.
• Knowledge of:
  • NIS2
  • ISO 27001
  • Cybersecurity governance frameworks
• Experience with security operating models and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with public procurement procedures.
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Contract Details

• Start Date: Mid-July 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 months (extension possible)
• Workload: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid working available