TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Officer at our location in Arnhem who will contribute to this and that might be you?
Your contribution to TenneT
TenneT is expanding rapidly to achieve its strategic ambitions and plays a key role in the energy transition. We are looking for a pragmatic and solution-driven Risk & Compliance Officer to support IT Operations in managing security risks, ensuring compliance, and integrating governance principles into daily operations. In this role, you will work closely with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) teams, auditors, and IT stakeholders to embed risk management and security controls into operational processes.
We are looking for an independent, analytical, and communicative professional with a strong background in risk management and compliance within IT environments.
The ideal candidate will have:
At TenneT, risk management and compliance are essential to maintaining a secure and resilient IT landscape. As a Risk & Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that IT Operations and GRC teams work together effectively to manage risks and maintain compliance while supporting business agility.
If you enjoy advising, guiding, and enabling IT teams to make risk-conscious decisions while ensuring compliance with security frameworks, this is the role for you! Apply now and help shape the future of IT security at TenneT.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
We are family friendly and flexible
Health - your basis
Modern working environment
Attractive remuneration and social benefits
Personal development
This will be our challenge
BTO will drive security of supply, energy transition, organizational and financial health through digital, data and analytics. BTO will secure solid foundations through seamless end-user services (UX), industry-leading cybersecurity setup and resilient data centers and cloud infrastructure. BTO will have consistent business/BTO alignment, strategic partnerships with vendors and clear standards on architecture, vendor & portfolio management and security. BTO will unlock value of data and digital by building all the necessary enablers (incl. data platform, data governance processes, capabilities) and embedding innovation initiatives into business roadmaps.
Additional information
4675 € - 9196 €
AI and more about TenneT
Since we use AI as part of our recruiting process, we would like to create transparency and clarity at this point. The AI serves exclusively as a supporting and recommending tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. At no time are automated decisions made.
TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future - more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.
Lighting the way ahead together
Your contribution to TenneT
TenneT is expanding rapidly to achieve its strategic ambitions and plays a key role in the energy transition. We are looking for a pragmatic and solution-driven Risk & Compliance Officer to support IT Operations in managing security risks, ensuring compliance, and integrating governance principles into daily operations. In this role, you will work closely with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) teams, auditors, and IT stakeholders to embed risk management and security controls into operational processes.
- You will play a key role in aligning IT Operations with TenneT's GRC operating model, ensuring that risk and compliance efforts are seamlessly integrated.
- You will provide guidance and oversight to ensure IT Operations adheres to security frameworks, manages risks effectively, and remains audit-ready.
- You act as a trusted advisor, ensuring risk-based decisions are aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements.
- You are a key advisor to IT Operations, translating security policies, regulatory requirements, and GRC objectives into practical, actionable measures.
- You support teams in embedding security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST2) into their daily operations.
- You conduct risk assessments, you help IT teams pro-actively, you identify, evaluate and you mitigate risks.
- You oversee the management of security exceptions and waivers, you ensure decisions are align with business objectives and compliance requirements.
- You align with the GRC Operating Model.
- You collaborate with GRC teams to align IT Operations with risk governance frameworks, policies, and reporting structures.
- You ensure IT Operations follows a structured risk and compliance approach that is both practical and adaptable to business needs.
- You facilitate cross-functional coordination between IT Operations, Security, and GRC teams to enhance risk visibility and accountability.
- You contribute to compliance reporting by providing insights into risk trends, security posture, and audit readiness.
- You lead and coordinate audit preparations, ensuring IT Operations meets security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- You support internal and external audits, working closely with auditors and resolving findings in collaboration with IT teams.
- You work with GRC and IT Operations to implement remediation plans for audit findings and track compliance improvements.
- You monitor and report on compliance status, escalating risks and gaps where necessary.
- You act as a key liaison between IT Operations, GRC teams, Cloud Service Providers, Service Integrators, and external auditors.
- You promote a culture of security awareness and risk-conscious decision-making across IT Operations.
- You provide training and advisory support to IT teams, ensuring they understand and adopt risk and compliance principles in their daily work.
- You support incident response and security governance activities, ensuring regulatory and reporting obligations are met.
We are looking for an independent, analytical, and communicative professional with a strong background in risk management and compliance within IT environments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A completed Higher professional (HBO) education or University (WO) degree, preferably in IT, cybersecurity, risk management, or a related field.
- At least 7+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Extensive experience in IT security, risk management, or compliance, particularly within IT Operations and cloud-based environments.
- Strong expertise in security frameworks and regulatory standards and the ability to apply them in a practical, business-friendly manner.
- A track record of working collaboratively within a GRC operating model, ensuring alignment between governance frameworks and IT Operations.
- Hands-on experience with audits, compliance processes, and risk assessments, with the ability to manage audit findings and remediation efforts.
- A pro-active, analytical thinker and capable of multitasking and prioritizing effectively in fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on quality and detail.
- Knowledge of IT service management (ITIL), security incident management, and regulatory compliance.
- A recognized security certification (e.g., CISM, CISSP, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
- Familiarity with Data Protection regulations (GDPR, DPIAs) is an advantage.
At TenneT, risk management and compliance are essential to maintaining a secure and resilient IT landscape. As a Risk & Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that IT Operations and GRC teams work together effectively to manage risks and maintain compliance while supporting business agility.
If you enjoy advising, guiding, and enabling IT teams to make risk-conscious decisions while ensuring compliance with security frameworks, this is the role for you! Apply now and help shape the future of IT security at TenneT.
Our recruiting process
Our offer
We are family friendly and flexible
Health - your basis
Modern working environment
Attractive remuneration and social benefits
Personal development
This will be our challenge
BTO will drive security of supply, energy transition, organizational and financial health through digital, data and analytics. BTO will secure solid foundations through seamless end-user services (UX), industry-leading cybersecurity setup and resilient data centers and cloud infrastructure. BTO will have consistent business/BTO alignment, strategic partnerships with vendors and clear standards on architecture, vendor & portfolio management and security. BTO will unlock value of data and digital by building all the necessary enablers (incl. data platform, data governance processes, capabilities) and embedding innovation initiatives into business roadmaps.
Additional information
- The weekly working hours are 36-40.
- The salary indication for this role is between €4.675,= and €9.196,= gross per month, based on a 40 hours work week, in salary scale 9 of our CAO TSO.
- TenneT is mindful of employees' private circumstances, and we consider flexibility in a job and a healthy work-life balance as very important.
- Hybrid working is a requirement for this role. We encourage our colleagues to be in the office a minimum of two days per week.
- Type of contract is indefinite.
- We only proceed with candidates who have EU residency. We do not offer a work visa/ sponsorship.
- Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well.
- An UVO (extended security screening) and a VOG (certificate of conduct) are required for this position.
4675 € - 9196 €
AI and more about TenneT
Since we use AI as part of our recruiting process, we would like to create transparency and clarity at this point. The AI serves exclusively as a supporting and recommending tool to make our processes even faster and more efficient. At no time are automated decisions made.
TenneT is a leading European grid operator. We are committed to providing a secure and reliable supply of electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, while helping to drive the energy transition in our pursuit of a brighter energy future - more sustainable, reliable and affordable than ever before. In our role as the first cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) we design, build, maintain and operate over 25,000 kilometres of high-voltage electricity grid in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, and facilitate the European energy market through our 17 interconnectors to neighbouring countries. We are one of the largest investors in national and international onshore and offshore electricity grids, with a turnover of EUR 9.2 billion and a total asset value of EUR 45 billion. Every day our 8,300 employees take ownership, show courage and make and maintain connections to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity is balanced for over 43 million people.
Lighting the way ahead together