Information Security Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Information Security Specialist (Cybersecurity): Assisting in the overall security strategy, designing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures to reduce security risks and increase compliance. Focus on assessing and mitigating risks, handling security incidents, and ensuring company-wide adherence to legal and industry standards.

Location: Hybrid role based in the Netherlands or France. Candidates must have a valid EU visa or nationality.

Salary: €60,000–€75,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leading Talent Management Suite that combines an Applicant Tracking System, HRIS, and Performance Management Software to empower HR & People teams.

What you will do

• Assist in the overall security strategy, designing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Assess and mitigate IT landscape risks and vulnerabilities.
• Handle security incidents, crisis management, and post-mortem analysis.
• Ensure company-wide adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Manage and update security policies and procedures, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 controls.
• Increase security awareness among employees and assist in security documentation.

Requirements

• IT Security related work experience.
• Familiarity with security standards and regulations.
• Knowledge in risk assessment, treatment plans, incident response, and security audits.
• Basic understanding of technical security implementations.
• Experience with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II.
• Ability to explain security topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Security related certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model (Netherlands/Amsterdam office).
• €1,500 annual training budget plus internal training.
• Pension plan, travel reimbursement, and wellness perks.
• 28 paid holiday days + 2 additional days in 2026.
• Work from anywhere for 4 weeks/year.
• Inclusive and international work environment with Apple MacBook and €200 Home Office budget.