Head Security & ICT
Job in
1000, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Listing for:
Partos
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-02
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
IT Consultant, Cybersecurity, IT Project Manager, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 5200 - 6800 EUR Monthly
EUR
5200.00
6800.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Free Press Unlimited, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, strongly believes that all people are entitled to have access to unbiased, reliable and timely information. This enables them to assess their own living conditions, influence these and make better decisions. Press freedom and freedom of information are vital for gathering and spreading reliable, unbiased information. Media play a crucial role in providing people free and unrestricted access to information.
By supporting media professionals and journalists, we want to make and keep objective news and information available to everyone, especially to people in countries without or with limited (press) freedom.
We are currently looking for a Head Security & ICT who will be responsible for the digital and physical security of the organisation and staff of Free Press Unlimited. In this role, you will also advise on the use of existing, and purchase of new technical solutions, and act as a focal point for ICT and (new) media. As a Head Security & ICT, you will use your experience and technical acumen to supervise the IT officer.
Starting date: preferably October 2024.
This role is based in our Amsterdam office in the Netherlands. You will report to the Director of Operations.
What you will do
Advise staff on implementations and development of general (digital) security, security policy and specific country-related security plans;Perform quality and consistency check for travels of staff members before approval by the Team Leader;Collect and analyse information on security incidents in relation to Free Press Unlimited’s scope of work and formulate recommendations for improvement of security practice and procedures;Define the need for training throughout the organisation and organise according to findings;Represent Free Press Unlimited in relevant security networks;Follow new developments in the field, update the organisation on opportunities and potential risks, and advise management on policy and strategy in the field;Manage budget on ICT solutions;Participate in the design of project proposals to ensure a systematic and effective deployment of new media techniques when needed under guidelines set by partners and funders;Provide (digital) security support throughout the projects and/or partners we work with on request.Who you are
College degree / BA in a relevant academic field or equivalent work experience;A minimum of 5 years experience as a security advisor, preferably in the field;A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of ICT projects; demonstrable experience of the deployment of ICT solutions in projects;Demonstrable training in advanced security preferred;Experience with projects in journalism, media and sustainable development;Experience working in an international environment, preferably in a development context;Good communication skills in presentation and writing;CISSP, CISM and or CISO certification is a plus;Demonstrable experience with Linux operating systems and Atlassian software;Demonstrable experience with security concepts and mitigation technologies.In addition, the following requirements apply:
Ability to take initiatives and take responsibility of allocated tasks while being a team player;Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Good command of English. An additional language in the operational areas is a plus;High level of empathy, integrity and accountability;Eligibility to work in the EU.What we offer
We offer you the opportunity to contribute to a special mission. You will work in an exciting and challenging international working environment of 80 colleagues who work both from home and in a nice office in the heart of Amsterdam. We are curious about your talents and your social drive to work with us on our mission.
In addition, we offer:
- An employment contract for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
- Depending on your expertise and experience, the salary is a minimum of EUR 5.200 and a maximum of EUR 6.800 gross per month based on a full-time employment.
- 25 days of leave per year.
- Vitality allowance.
- A good work-life balance; e.g. exchange national holidays for…
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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