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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - **Company:** 10x Team - **Location:** Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5745093676 ## About the Role * 7+ years experience in cybersecurity leadership roles * Proven experience designing and implementing security programs in scaling environments * Deep knowledge of risk management and control frameworks * Experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and enterprise customer security requirements * Ability to operate at executive and board level * Strong technical fluency combined with strategic judgment * An execution mindset ## Description These companies do not need reactive security management. They require senior security architects who can design institutional-grade security frameworks that scale with product growth, regulatory exposure, and enterprise customer expectations. This is not a single vacancy. This is a selective addition to a high-level security leadership bench supporting multiple environments. As part of the 10x Team, you may be deployed to design and implement scalable security and governance architectures across high-growth technology environments. Your focus is execution. You will architect repeatable security engines that include: * Enterprise-grade information security strategy aligned with business objectives * Risk-based security governance frameworks * Security-by-design integration into product and engineering workflows * Threat modelling and risk assessment structures * Security control design and maturity roadmaps * Incident response frameworks and breach escalation protocols * Vendor and third-party risk management programs * Security certification readiness structures including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 * Alignment with EU regulatory frameworks such as NIS2 and DORA where applicable * Security performance dashboards and board-level reporting models * Executive communication frameworks translating technical risk into business impact The objective is to transform fragmented security efforts into a scalable, auditable security platform that enables growth rather than constrains it., These are regular project-based opportunities where the listed mission is the actual project you may work on. 2. 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