Information Security Officer

Information Security Officer
Company: iwell - Your Partner for Sustainable Energy Solutions

About iwell

At iwell, we are committed to providing clean and affordable energy for all. Frustrated by slow institutional progress, we've taken action to build a sustainable energy infrastructure. By using business as a force for good and integrating sustainable goals with smart battery storage solutions, we are transforming Europe’s energy landscape from centralised, fossil-fuel dependence to a local, clean, and dynamic system—one building at a time.

The Role

As the Information Security Officer at iwell, you'll take the lead in defining, implementing, and continually improving our Information Security Management System (ISMS). This role is pivotal in safeguarding our information assets and ensuring that iwell remains compliant with industry standards, laws, and regulations. The Security Officer serves as the go-to information security expert at iwell, both internally and externally, collaborating across departments to integrate robust security measures throughout our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evaluate information security risks across iwell, analysing the security of sensitive data to protect against threats.
• Develop and maintain information security documentation, including policies, procedures, and standards (e.g., information security policy, risk assessments, incident registration).
• Establish and monitor information security controls, defining testing procedures and key metrics.
• Execute and support information security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with ISO and other regulatory standards.
• Implement and manage the actions derived from the annual calendar (ISO requirements).
• Provide regular reporting on iwell’s information security risk posture.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that security measures are embedded within all business processes.
• Develop and lead information security awareness and training programmes.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party security assessments.
• Analyse and evaluate security incidents, providing recommendations and policies to mitigate future risks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• CISM/CISA or similar certifications are an advantage.
• Proven experience (at least 3 years) as an Information Security Officer or a similar role.
• Expertise with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 standards, with 3+ years of experience.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, NIS(2), AI Act).
• Strong foundation in information security principles, practices, and technologies.

Skills and Competencies

• Proactive, with strong initiative and responsibility in security matters.
• Ability to adapt and anticipate emerging threats.
• Effective communicator, able to explain security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Strong influence skills to engage and build relationships across the organisation.
• Rigor and precision in documentation and processes.
• Customer- and results-oriented, with a strong sense of teamwork.
• Eagerness to stay informed of evolving threats and to enhance organisational security proactively.

We Care

• 30 days of holiday annually, allowing you to rest and recharge.
• Meaningful work contributing to a sustainable future.
• Office benefits, including daily fresh fruit and team activities.
• SAR - Stock Appreciation Rights.
• An annual company holiday.
• Access to personal development funds and career growth opportunities.

How to Apply

Are you passionate about information security and eager to make a difference in the renewable energy sector? For more information about iwell, what we do, and our partners, visit iwell.nl.

How We Hire

• Apply: Our People team and hiring manager will review your application and respond within two weeks.
• Screening Call: If you seem like a fit for iwell, we’ll invite you for a screening call to learn more about each other.
• Interviews: You'll participate in two or more interviews, and for highly technical roles, we’ll assess the specific skills you’ll need.