Head of Confidentiality and Information Security

4 weken geleden

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Voltijd
About Us

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is a global leader in promoting and implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention. Our mission is to achieve the elimination of chemical weapons and to promote international cooperation and compliance with the Convention.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Head of Confidentiality and Information Security. This is a critical position that requires a strong understanding of information security principles and practices, as well as excellent leadership and communication skills.

Main Responsibilities
  • Implement the OPCW confidentiality regime to ensure compliance with relevant provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of Secretariat-wide confidentiality and information security related measures, policies, procedures, and working instructions.
  • Manage the OCS Confidentiality and Information Security Section.
  • Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the OPCW Information & Communications Technology (ICT) security programme, including the implementation of all ICT security measures to ensure the preservation of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of OPCW's information assets.
  • Monitor the implementation of all security procedures; receive and investigate (at the direction of the Director-General and Head of OCS) security incident reports, assess, and action security vulnerabilities and weak spots in security.
  • Perform auditing activities on the Secure Critical Network (SCN); determine the existence of and compliance with relevant policies and procedures and recommend improvements to system security and existing control measures.
  • Implement the OPCW confidentiality training and awareness programme.
  • Liaise directly with the relevant OPCW Senior Management regarding Information Security Policy within the wider OPCW Information Management Policy Framework.
  • Liaise directly with the OPCW external Security Audit & Assessment Team (SAAT) to coordinate and plan all ICT audit activities.
  • Implement a hands-on approach to confidentiality and information security, focused on supporting the Organisation in the execution of its mandate.
  • Undertake duties as Acting Head or Officer in Charge of OCS in the absence of Head of OCS.
Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in information security and leadership. The ideal candidate will have:

  • An advanced university degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Risk Management, or a similar graduate discipline.
  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible and recent related experience in leadership, administration, and management of the IT security function in large (international) organizations, including the supervision of all aspects of ICT security operations.
  • Substantial experience in development and implementation of ICT and information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Recent and well-rounded supervisory experience with responsibilities in a classified or sensitive working environment to a level of at least SECRET.
  • Understanding key concepts of designing and running classified systems, including cryptographic assurance, secure thin client architectures, and compartmentalisation.
  • Solid understanding of telecoms-related security concepts (endpoint defence, packet-switched networks) in a sensitive environment.
  • Experience in leading risk-based ICT security operations and conducting security risk assessments.
Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong understanding of information security principles and practices. They will also have:

  • Demonstrated leadership with a focus on assuring business results are achieved through and with people.
  • Ability to deal with complex issues and interpret procedures and guidelines in order to adapt them to cover complex situations.
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, displaying sound initiative and good personal judgement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical.
  • Ability to deliver training as necessary and to prepare documents of a technical nature.
  • Excellent communications skills, including the ability to draft and edit professional documents in the English language.
  • Personal qualities must include tact, discretion, accuracy, and the ability to work harmoniously in a multi-national environment.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into plain language to enable decision makers make the right decision.
  • Advanced computer skills.
Languages

Fluency in English is essential, and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.

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