Your responsibilities

Security Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute a global security strategy aligned with DEME’s corporate goals.

• Translate this strategy into actionable, multi-year roadmaps and monitor execution.

• Advise executive management and the board on security risks, trends, and regulatory obligations.

• Build and lead a high-performing security organization, fostering strong collaboration across IT, Facilities, HR, Legal, and Operations.

Physical Security

• Manage access control, intrusion detection, and monitoring systems at HQ and global sites.

• Develop and enforce global physical security standards and policies.

• Oversee external service providers and contracts.

Information Security (CISO Role)

• Act as DEME’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

• Operate and continuously improve the Security Operations Center (SOC)

• Establish secure architecture principles, policies and technical standards.

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, NIS2, ISO27001 and other relevant regulations.

• Respond to audits and regulatory inquiries.

Personnel & Awareness

• Develop and manage a comprehensive security awareness and training program.

• Promote a strong security culture across all levels of the organization.

Security Officer

• Serve as the Group Security Officer in accordance with the Belgian Law of 11 December 1998.

• Lead non-cyber incident response and coordinate crisis management protocols.

Your profile

• Proven experience (10+ years) in senior security roles, covering both physical and cyber domains

• Demonstrated success in building and leading global security programs

• Experience managing SOCs, incident response, and regulatory compliance

• Familiar with international security standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, CIS)

• Experience as Security Officer (in the sense of the BE Law of 1998.12.11)

• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CPP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer)

• Experience in maritime or industrial environments is a plus

• Ability and willingness to obtain Security Clearance (National, EU, NATO) – a mandatory requirement for this role.

You also demonstrate:

• Strategic vision and ownership

• A proactive, success-driven mindset

• Pragmatic thinking and risk awareness

• Clear, persuasive communication with senior stakeholders

• Adaptability to evolving threats and regulations

• High discretion and reliability in handling sensitive information

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.