Senior Information Security Analyst

Location: Amsterdam or Berlin

Are you an experienced information security professional looking for an exciting challenge? We are seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to lead our organization's efforts to protect our information systems and networks from cyber threats.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure our organization's information assets are secure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Information Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and project management.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Lead the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets.
• Manage IT Security projects company wide, guiding junior team members and coordinating stakeholders from other teams.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement security incident response plans and conduct incident investigations to determine the root cause of incidents and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to identify potential security threats and incidents and take appropriate actions to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, including DNB IT Security Good Practice Guide, ISO 27001 and GDPR.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts and other IT staff.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and improve our security posture.
• Design and implement security controls to protect our IT infrastructure and systems.
• Manage and maintain our IAM systems to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Information security analysis, with a focus on IAM and project management.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.
• Know-how in the maintenance of an ISMS and the creation of policies and guidelines.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, operating systems, and web application architecture.
• Experience with incident response and investigation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Certifications such as ITIL, Scrum, CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO, and CIS.
• Experience managing security projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

If you are a passionate and experienced IT security professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!

What we offer:

• 13 month salary
• Travel allowance;
• Continuous growth potential and a training budget of € 2,000 per year;
• Trips & activities with your colleagues;
• Relaxed and informal working environment.

About us:

LYNX is an international FinTech that offers you a relaxed and informal work environment, where you can get the best out of yourself and where 300 people contribute together to the success of our customers since 2006.

In 2006 LYNX entered the investor market with two spearheads: very low rates and an extensive product range. This makes the online broker not only successful in the Netherlands, but also abroad. After opening offices in Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic, LYNX now offers its services in ten different countries, making it a European broker of size.

In 2019 the product of LYNX, and therefore the offer for investors, has been greatly improved. For example, a highly advanced mobile and tablet app is available, the LYNX Masterclass webinars can be watched weekly via the Knowledge Portal, and thanks to the Morning Call, investors are quickly daily informed about the latest news on the financial markets.

We're an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates without attention to gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.