About us
At DNS Belgium, we do more than just manage the internet in Belgium. We are an enthusiastic team and firmly believe that we are having a positive impact on the digital world. Every day, we work together towards building a sustainable, safe and inclusive online community.
Our journey to inclusion
We are on a continuing journey towards greater diversity and inclusion. At DNS Belgium, we recognise that a fully inclusive working environment is a process that requires time and dedication.
We are constantly taking new steps towards further enriching our culture, ensuring that everyone feels at home and valued, regardless of their background or identity. We are learning, growing and developing together, with the aim of being an organisation where diversity is celebrated and every voice counts.
At DNS Belgium, we do more than just manage the internet in Belgium. We are an enthusiastic team and firmly believe that we are having a positive impact on the digital world. Every day, we work together towards building a sustainable, safe and inclusive online community.
- We are passionate about technology and innovation. We make every effort to be at the forefront of cybersecurity and the protection of privacy. A safe and secure Internet is something for everyone.
- Our team is our strength. Working together, sharing knowledge and supporting each other form the basis of our success.?We are committed to a sustainable future and a digital world that is accessible to everyone.
Our journey to inclusion
We are on a continuing journey towards greater diversity and inclusion. At DNS Belgium, we recognise that a fully inclusive working environment is a process that requires time and dedication.
We are constantly taking new steps towards further enriching our culture, ensuring that everyone feels at home and valued, regardless of their background or identity. We are learning, growing and developing together, with the aim of being an organisation where diversity is celebrated and every voice counts.
Compliance officer
Job description
You're a member of the Governance, Risk and Compliance unit and help to fulfil the following responsibilities:
Cybersecurity and information security
Compliance and legal follow-up
Risk management, awareness and supply chain responsibility
Cybersecurity and information security
- Together with the CISO, you help build a strong organisational culture around cybersecurity and information security.
- You monitor compliance with the information security policy through assessments, audits and risk analyses.
- You contribute to the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001.
- You document and manage internal security standards, guidelines and procedures and ensure they are correctly applied.
Compliance and legal follow-up
- You proactively follow up relevant legislation and regulations (GDPR, NIS2, DSA, CER, CSA, etc.) and translate them into practical actions.
- You support the drafting and management of policy documents, internal guidelines and codes of conduct.
- You advise on cybersecurity and data protection and support the DPO in terms of compliance with privacy legislation.
- You support broad compliance and administrative obligations, including requests from financial institutions, insurers, auditors, accountants and public authorities.
- You follow the development of relevant international policy rules (such as the ICANN Consensus Policy) and advise colleagues on potential impacts.
Risk management, awareness and supply chain responsibility
- You identify legal, compliance and security risks within the organisation as well as at external suppliers or partners.
- You monitor the quality of risk analyses, security designs and technical solutions with special attention for supply chain risks.
- You ensure that suppliers and IT service providers comply with security requirements and that contractual obligations are correctly met.
- You develop and provide training and awareness sessions on compliance, privacy and information security.
- You coordinate participation in compliance and audit requests from suppliers and other parties DNS Belgium works with.
Profile
About you
Important for this role
- You hold a Master’s degree, preferably in (IT) law, business administration, information security or you have equivalent experience.
- You have at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in a technological or regulated environment.
- You have experience in policy development, document management and risk management.
- You have an in-depth knowledge of European and Belgian regulations (GDPR, NIS2, DSA, CER, CSA, etc.) and of information security standards such as ISO27001 and Cyberfundamentals.
- You are familiar with compliance processes.
- You have strong communication skills, are able to explain complex regulations clearly and enjoy building bridges between policy and practice.
- You speak and write Dutch and English fluently
Important for this role
- You play a key role in strengthening the compliance, security and privacy culture within DNS Belgium.
- You ensure we comply with the increasingly complex legislation and regulations, such as NIS2, GDPR, DSA, CER, the Cybersecurity Act, as well as international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and policy rules (ICANN Consensus Policy).
- You make an active contribution to the Governance, Risk and Compliance strategy and work closely with colleagues within the GRC unit, including the CISO, Security Officer, DPO and Legal Advisor.
- You report to the GRC Lead.
Offer
We offer
A light-filled office near the Vaartkom in Leuven. We're easily accessible by bike, public transport or car.
More importantly: our office is designed with a view to accessibility and comfort for everyone to ensure every colleague feels welcome and supported.
39 people work at DNS Belgium, divided over four departments: Digital Society, People and Business Services, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and Technology. Most employees have a hybrid work schedule, which means homeworking is also a possibility for you. DNS Belgium has a culture of openness, inclusiveness and sustainability. We have a good work-life balance and actively invest in training programmes and personal growth.
What else can you expect?
Sounds like the role for you? Send us your CV and motivation letter (upload in 1 document)!
A light-filled office near the Vaartkom in Leuven. We're easily accessible by bike, public transport or car.
More importantly: our office is designed with a view to accessibility and comfort for everyone to ensure every colleague feels welcome and supported.
39 people work at DNS Belgium, divided over four departments: Digital Society, People and Business Services, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and Technology. Most employees have a hybrid work schedule, which means homeworking is also a possibility for you. DNS Belgium has a culture of openness, inclusiveness and sustainability. We have a good work-life balance and actively invest in training programmes and personal growth.
What else can you expect?
- A multi-faceted and challenging role with plenty of autonomy, enabling you to make your mark and benefit from person growth opportunities.
- We have a sustainable workplace and are an employer that invests in your development. We have a generous training budget and provide 12 days of training for you each year.
- An attractive salary with benefits such as group insurance, hospitalisation cover, mobility budget, meal vouchers, 32 days of leave, mobile phone plan and laptop.
- A cafeteria plan with a choice of bicycle leasing, additional paid days of leave, etc.
- A permanent contract.
- The ability to get started quickly.
Sounds like the role for you? Send us your CV and motivation letter (upload in 1 document)!
Practical information
Lien Verheyden (DNS)
32 3 451 23 98
32 3 451 23 98