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
