Information Security Officer

WE® Fashion is in the middle of a large-scale business and IT transformation, where digitalisation, data and technology play an increasingly important role. This requires a strong and future-proof approach to information security and security governance.

As Information Security Officer, you are responsible for further professionalising and safeguarding information security within WE® Fashion. In an organisation that is actively transforming and digitalising, you ensure that security becomes a structural part of our processes, decision-making and collaboration.

You develop and maintain our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure it demonstrably meets relevant standards, including ISO 27001. You translate policies into practical guidelines and make sure they are workable for the organisation.

In this role, you will:

• You are responsible for the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure a structured application of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and demonstrable compliance (including ISO 27001).
• You perform periodic security and risk assessments as well as gap analyses on systems, processes, projects, and suppliers, translating the outcomes into concrete and prioritized improvement actions.
• You manage and maintain the security risk register and monitor the follow-up of mitigating actions.
• You coordinate security incidents in collaboration with IT and SOC partners, from detection and analysis through to evaluation and the embedding of improvement measures.
• You support internal and external audits and provide structured reporting on risks, incidents, and compliance.
• You conduct vendor and third-party security assessments and assess security requirements in contracts and SLAs.
• You develop and deliver security awareness activities aimed at increasing security awareness across the organization.

You report to the Manager Governance, Risk & Compliance Technology and work closely with IT, Legal and business stakeholders, effectively connecting different interests. You combine in-depth expertise with a structured and collaborative approach that fits a dynamic international retail environment.

Where you make an impact:

• You ensure a demonstrably controlled and compliant security landscape that evolves with the organization.
• You create clear insight into risks and priorities, enabling management to make well-informed decisions.
• You strengthen collaboration between IT, the business, Legal, and external partners in the field of information security.
• You contribute to an organization-wide approach to security, where information security is an integral part of processes and decision-making.
• You promote a uniform and consistent application of security agreements across the organization.

Your profile:

• You bring the required knowledge through a relevant education such as in IT or Cyber Security.
• You have experience in a similar role as Security Officer or in a similar security role.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and conducting risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to make security understandable across the organization.
• You can express yourself well in English, enabling you to collaborate effectively in our international work environment.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA are a plus.

We evaluate all applicants based on competencies, experience and equal pay (m/f/x).

With your expertise, you help ensure WE Fashion operates securely, reliably and compliantly in an increasingly digital world. Naturally, we offer something in return.

• A salary that matches your knowledge, education and experience.
• A laptop and phone to support hybrid working. We believe in the power of working together at the office, while also offering flexibility to work from home. And would you like to take a workation once in a while? You can!
• Travel allowance, 25 vacation days, 8% holiday allowance (paid out annually or monthly), a standard 20% staff discount, a pension scheme and an extensive package of collective insurances.
• An annual “Moments that matter day”: an extra day off that you can use on a day with special meaning to you.
• The opportunity to continuously learn and develop, both professionally and personally. Through our WE® Academy, we offer various training and development opportunities to help you excel.
• Discount on your sports membership, participation in bootcamp and/or boxing classes at a reduced rate, and free fruit at our head office.
• Team outings, BBQs, events and more!