At a glance

We are looking for an infrastructure security leader that can work with our infrastructure colleagues to ensure that our IT infrastructure is and remains secure. We are looking for a content leader, someone that can build effective and cooperative relations and bridges with our infrastructure department, and that can lead our Infrastructure Security team (approx. 14 FTE). In this capacity you are also part of the MT CISO Technology & Engineering, and part of the wider leadership team within our CISO department.

Your job

As our Expert Lead for Infrastructure Security you act in a quick-paced and continuously changing environment. We have a hybrid platform strategy, with internal platforms as well as external cloud platforms. And of course also a complete workplace estate. We aim to standardize and secure as much as possible through automation and adopting new features. Our CoE therefore needs to stay on top of infrastructure developments, within our organization in interaction with our IT infrastructure teams, but also outside our organization in the marketplace. We act as a trusted advisor on the future of our infrastructure security, but also monitor current security levels and are not afraid to intervene when necessary. This requires a balance between positive communication, active stakeholder management, in-depth infrastructure knowledge and a security risk management mindset.

Relevant topics that you might encounter in this position are migrations to public cloud, re-platforming initiatives, strengthening network security, new regulatory requirements (for instance encryption and data protection), security control automation, and the design of an (even more) secure infrastructure in the future.

Working environment

CISO is the central information security department of ABN AMRO, responsible for information security bank wide. We employ a centralized security governance model, with a CISO department of around 500 FTE. That means that you can work in a professional security environment with many peers. CISO Technology & Engineering is one of five departments of CISO, focusing on advising on and monitoring of a secure IT environment, now and tomorrow. We do not care much for hierarchy, we get the job done together. We do care about professionalism and achieving results. And that is where you come in.

ABN AMRO is a key player in the Dutch financial sector. As such we also feel socially responsible, and contribute to activities of the ABN AMRO Foundation. We also facilitate your own social movement by giving you time off for that.

Working with ABN AMRO means: getting even better at what you do. We have to earn the trust of our customers every day, and put in every effort we can to do so. Customer interest is at the heart of everything we do. Including saying ‘no’ if the risk for a client is too high. That also translates into our ambition in being a personal and secure bank in the digital age.

Within ABN AMRO and also within CISO we have a great variety of colleagues, with many different cultural, national and social backgrounds. That is why we foster diversity. We want to ensure that all ABN AMRO colleagues can develop themselves in a safe and inclusive environment, with respect for one another.

Finally, we are flexible in work location. Hybrid working is the norm. We value face time and team building, but equally value flexibility and a proper work/life balance.

Your profile

In general you feel comfortable in all three aspects of this job. You are a (1) content leader, a (2) bridge-builder and effective partner, and a (3) team leader. You feel comfortable in taking the lead and taking initiative, and are recognized for your skills in all three area’s.

In more detail we are looking for the following experience and skillset:

At least 10 years relevant experience in the information security space;
Strong knowledge of IT Security;
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure;
Experience with working in or with IT infrastructure departments;
A solid understanding of security risk management concepts;
Preferably experience in the financial sector;
Experienced advisor and proven track record in stakeholder management;
Outgoing, easy communicator, effective in verbal and written communication;
Pro-active, goal-oriented, problem solving, positive mindset;
Experienced HR manager of security professionals;
Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.

We are offering

…that we provide you with the opportunity to lead in a leading organization, to become even better at your job. Does your heart beat for IT security, and do you want to support our infrastructure environment to become even more secure? Then this role with ABN AMRO CISO is an opportunity you cannot miss.

ABN AMRO highly values personal development and therefore offers extensive educational opportunities, as well as career opportunities. Next tot that we offer a competitive salary including an attractive package of employee benefits. These benefits enable you to leverage them at your own discretion, and include.

Vitality tools;
A benefit budget of 11%, which can be used to buy flexible benefits;
A personal development budget of € 1.000 a year;
A public transport subscription;
A solid pension scheme.

Interested?

Do you want to apply? Please respond online to this position. We would love to get to know you! If you are seriously interested and want to know more about this position, you can reach out to Rob Havermans, manager CISO Technology & Engineering, through rob.havermans@nl.abnamro.com. Commercial contact not appreciated.

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency can only submit a resume when invited by a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search for a right candidate. All unsolicited resumes sent to us will be considered property of ABN AMRO BANK N.V. In this case, ABN AMRO will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.