Information Security Officer (University of Luxemburg)

Information Security Officer Contract Type: Permanent About us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development. The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise. Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world. As Information Security Officer, you will join our ISO team and report to the CISO. You will be responsible for the implementation, upgrading and monitoring of the University information security and related risk management program. You will provide technical input and advise to the CISO, and the management of the University of Luxembourg, and support the CISO to ensure the university information and data are owned, controlled, and processed in respect of integrity, confidentiality, and availability requirements, across all areas of the University of Luxembourg. Your role Strategic activities: Implementation of the university’s overall information security strategy Support in aligning information security initiatives with business objectives and risk management priorities Provision of strategic guidance on information security matters, on the latest security threats and trends, recommend security enhancements, and guide the response to security incidents Collaboration with IT teams to integrate security measures into systems, conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with the strategy, and provide training to staff on new security protocols Policy Development and Compliance: Establishing and enforcing information security policies and procedures Keep abreast of changes in the regulatory landscape impacting information security Regularly review and analyse changes in information security regulations and adjust the university’s strategy as needed Develop and update security policies in an Information Security Management System (ISMS), communicate them to all employees, and monitor compliance Security Awareness and Training: Assist in the development and delivery of information security training programs Foster a culture of security awareness among all employees Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and assess the effectiveness of the training program Security Architecture and Technology: Evaluate and select security technologies and tools Design and implement a secure technology architecture Security Operations: Handle the regular security related requests on a daily basis Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus to identify and assess vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications Perform and coordinate penetration testing on networks, applications, and web services to exploit vulnerabilities and assess the impact Analyze and triage security alerts from various detection systems Your profile Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Systems or related fields, or equivalent by work experience 5-8 years of relevant working experience Experience in an academic setting (University or research institute) is an asset Having a robust professional network is a plus Demonstrate collaborative teamwork, approach cooperation diplomatically, and show sensitivity to the needs and emotions of others Good organizational skills Fluency in English and French (in written and oral) are mandatory. Good understanding of German and/or Luxembourgish is an asset Able to work in an international, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment We offer Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR) A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs … How to apply Applications should include: Curriculum Vitae Cover letter Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students. General information: Contract Type: Permanent Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week Location: Campus Belval Internal Title: Network and security engineer Job Reference: UOL06708 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Information Security Officer

Contract Type:

Permanent

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

Created in 2003, it strives today to meet tomorrow's major societal challenges, by nurturing an interdisciplinary approach and international outlook, investing in scientific quality and innovation, as well as offering personalised and multilingual teaching. The institution places particular emphasis on research with impact. To achieve this goal, its research priorities focus on digital transformation, medicine and health, as well as sustainable and societal development.
The University invests in its knowledge and technology transfer through an attractive intellectual property policy and numerous partnerships. 7,500 students are enrolled at Uni.lu, of which 1,000 are doctoral candidates. With 300 professors, students have privileged access to world-renowned expertise.
Times Higher Education ranks Uni.lu 20th in the Young University Ranking 2024 and among the top 250 universities in the world.

As Information Security Officer, you will join our ISO team and report to the CISO. You will be responsible for the implementation, upgrading and monitoring of the University information security and related risk management program. You will provide technical input and advise to the CISO, and the management of the University of Luxembourg, and support the CISO to ensure the university information and data are owned, controlled, and processed in respect of integrity, confidentiality, and availability requirements, across all areas of the University of Luxembourg.

Your role

Strategic activities:

Implementation of the university’s overall information security strategy
Support in aligning information security initiatives with business objectives and risk management priorities
Provision of strategic guidance on information security matters, on the latest security threats and trends, recommend security enhancements, and guide the response to security incidents
Collaboration with IT teams to integrate security measures into systems, conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with the strategy, and provide training to staff on new security protocols

Policy Development and Compliance:

Establishing and enforcing information security policies and procedures
Keep abreast of changes in the regulatory landscape impacting information security
Regularly review and analyse changes in information security regulations and adjust the university’s strategy as needed
Develop and update security policies in an Information Security Management System (ISMS), communicate them to all employees, and monitor compliance

Security Awareness and Training:

Assist in the development and delivery of information security training programs
Foster a culture of security awareness among all employees
Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and assess the effectiveness of the training program

Security Architecture and Technology:

Evaluate and select security technologies and tools
Design and implement a secure technology architecture

Security Operations:

Handle the regular security related requests on a daily basis
Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus to identify and assess vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications
Perform and coordinate penetration testing on networks, applications, and web services to exploit vulnerabilities and assess the impact
Analyze and triage security alerts from various detection systems

Your profile

Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Information Systems or related fields, or equivalent by work experience
5-8 years of relevant working experience
Experience in an academic setting (University or research institute) is an asset
Having a robust professional network is a plus
Demonstrate collaborative teamwork, approach cooperation diplomatically, and show sensitivity to the needs and emotions of others
Good organizational skills
Fluency in English and French (in written and oral) are mandatory. Good understanding of German and/or Luxembourgish is an asset
Able to work in an international, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment

We offer

Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information: