As Information Security Officer, you safeguard the security of medical/healthcare information across Thirona and coordinate our Information Security Management System (ISMS). You will define, maintain, and continually improve the ISMS, coordinate risk management, and communicate relevant information security matters throughout the organization. You will also serve as a point of contact for authorities and relevant industry groups, and ensure product safety, information security, and privacy risks are identified and addressed per our policies and procedures. You report to the Chief Operations Officer.

What you will do 

• Own the ISMS: define, supervise, and continuously improve it; plan and coordinate information security audits.

• Coordinate enterprise‑wide information security risk management, from identification to treatment and monitoring.

• Communicate ISMS policies, controls, and security guidance across teams; raise overall security awareness.

• Serve as liaison with authorities and relevant groups for ISMS topics and certifications.

• Ensure product safety, information security, and privacy (incl. personal data) are handled per Thirona policies and procedures.

What you bring  

• 5+ years of experience as an Information Security Officer in a regulated or high‑stakes environment (healthcare, med‑tech, SaaS, etc.).

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer certification or demonstrably equivalent implementation experience.

• Solid grounding in information risk management, security governance, audit coordination, and ISMS operations.

• Technical/IT background—e.g., cybersecurity master’s, systems administration, DevOps, or similar hands‑on experience (you can talk shop with engineers)

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels.

• CISM or C|CISO certification (nice-to-have)

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and software development practices (nice-to-have)

• Bachelor’s (or higher) in Cyber Security, Information Management, Computer Science, or comparable field.

How you work 

• Innovative, analytical problem‑solver with strong troubleshooting skills.

• Detail‑oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

• Flexible and effective in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.

• Customer‑oriented mindset (internal & external), strong verbal and written communication.

Practical information & benefits 

• Thirona counts ~50 employees with international backgrounds; office location: Nijmegen.

• 40‑hour workweek; hybrid working is allowed; part‑time can be considered.

• EU passport or EU work permit required for this position.

• 27 vacation days (based on a 40‑hour contract) and 8% holiday allowance.

• 8% pension allowance with a flexible pension plan.

Timeline 

• Applications accepted until February 20^th, 2026

• Review period: until February 23^rd, 2026

• First round of interviews: from February 24^th until March 6^th, 2026

• Second round of interviews: from March 9^th until March 18^th, 2026

• Potential start date: April 2026

Apply 

We would love to hear from you!
Please send your CV and motivation letter to vacancies@thirona.eu.
Acquisition for this vacancy is not appreciated.