Compass Group is the world’s largest provider of Food Services, serving companies, institutions, schools, and the healthcare sector. In Belgium, our 1,500 employees operate under brands such as Eurest, Medirest, Scolarest, Gourmet Invent, J&M, Amalthea, and Tom & Della’s.

We are looking for a proactive IT Security Officer to support our CISO in achieving and maintaining NIS2 compliance. This is a hands-on role bridging governance, risk, incidents, and supplier security, while working closely with internal teams and external experts.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain NIS2 compliance roadmap and control mapping (e.g. ISO 27001).
• Keep audit-ready evidence (policies, procedures, metrics).
• Manage risks: asset scoping, threat scenarios, mitigation plans, KPIs.
• Draft and update security policies, standards, and incident playbooks.
• Define incident workflows and run tabletop exercises.
• Oversee supplier and third-party security governance.
• Conduct audits and prepare management dashboards.
• Deliver awareness sessions and coach teams to strengthen security maturity.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001).
• Technical literacy in IAM, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, backup/DR, Cloud/SaaS, and vendor risk.
• Ability to turn regulatory requirements into actionable controls.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Professional fluency in English + Dutch or French.

Nice-to-Have: M365 security stack experience, AD protection tools (Semperis), GDPR/DORA awareness, certifications like ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISM, CISA, or CISSP.

Ready to strengthen Compass Group’s security and make a real impact? Apply now!

What’s in it for you?

• A more-than-market-conform salary package.
• Be part of a team and organisation that is innovating and always looking for the best solution.
• Be a part of a community that loves connecting people through good food!

If you see yourself in this job description, look no further – you’re the IT Security Officer we’re looking for!