Function

The Elia Group encompasses two major transmission system operators (TSOs) in two European regions: Elia Transmission in Belgium and 50Hertz Transmission, one of the four German TSOs in northeast Germany. Both TSOs operate at the heart of the European electricity system, providing vital links between producers and their 30 million end users via an intricately meshed 18,600 km grid.

In this context, cybersecurity is a strategic priority. The Local Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a key leadership role, responsible for protecting the organisation against cyber threats and ensuring the resilience of both IT and operational technology environments.

The Local CISO is responsible for the cyber resilience and information security of the local entity operating within national critical infrastructure. The role defines and drives cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and crisis response, ensuring disaster recovery and compliance with regulatory expectations. The Local CISO is a key interface to executive management, the Group CISO, the Local CIO, regulators, and national security authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement the local cybersecurity strategy aligned with Group strategy and policies

Establish and maintain information security governance across IT and operational technology

Identify, assess, and report cyber risks, including geopolitical and hybrid threats

Lead strategic response and management during major cyber incidents

Ensure effective incident response, disaster recovery plans

Act as primary cybersecurity representative towards regulators and authorities

Lead and develop the local ISMS team

Strengthen cybersecurity awareness and culture across the organisation

Manage the local cybersecurity budget and steer local security investments

Ensure secure technologies, architectures, and third‑party risk management

Your Profile

Master’s degree or equivalent level through experience

More than 5 years of experience in cybersecurity

Proven experience in critical infrastructure or highly regulated environments

Proven technical knowledge of IT related subjects (e.g application development, IT infrastructure management)

Strong understanding of cyber risk, governance, and compliance frameworks

Ability to balance cybersecurity risks with operational and business priorities

Experience leading expert teams and influencing and advising executive management

Strong crisis management and decision‑making capabilities

Experience managing significant budgets and complex priorities

Credible communicator with regulators, authorities, and senior stakeholders

Strategic mindset with high autonomy and resilience

Fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French and/or German is a plus.

Offer

Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.

Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.

Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).

Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.

Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.

Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.

Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.

Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.