12/11/2025 updated

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Enterprise Security Architect & Information Security Consultant

Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands
Worldwide
HBO - Hogere Informatica Opleiding HTS (differentiation Telematica)
Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands
Worldwide
HBO - Hogere Informatica Opleiding HTS (differentiation Telematica)

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CV - Remco Vaal.pdf

About me

I turn complex information security into practical, business-driven solutions. My focus: reducing real risks, not ticking boxes. Together, we build security that empowers your organization — clear, effective, and aligned with your goals.

Penetration TestingArchitectureAuditingAutomationBusiness ProcessesBusiness PlanningCloud ComputingCloud Computing SecurityComplianceComputer SecurityContract ManagementCorporate SecurityIncident ResponseForecastingInformation Security ManagementInfrastructure ManagementIntrusion Detection SystemsVirtual Private Networks (VPN)Network SecurityNetwork ArchitecturePCI Data Security StandardsZero Trust Network AccessRisk AnalysisSecurity Information and Event ManagementSarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) ComplianceSystems IntegrationVulnerability ManagementInformation Governance and ManagementTooling Assembly and DismantlingFirewalls (Computer Science)GDPRTechnical AcumenSafety PrinciplesRisk ManagementDevSecOps
Enterprise Security Architecture
Comprehensive expertise in defining and governing overarching security architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance obligations, and long-term resilience

Information Security Management
Advanced knowledge in developing and implementing organization-wide information security control frameworks, aligning laws, regulations, standards, and contractual requirements with policies and processes

Cybersecurity Strategy and Compliance
Extensive experience in directing privacy and security initiatives including GDPR, CCPA, DORA, NIS2, integrating them into business operations and ensuring regulatory compliance

Cloud Security Architecture
Specialized knowledge in designing secure and resilient IT/OT network architectures supporting cloud and hybrid operations with modern security concepts

DevSecOps Integration
Practical experience in integrating DevSecOps principles into engineering processes, enabling automation, security scanning, and Infrastructure-as-Code hardening

Risk Management and Threat Assessment
Proficiency in defining and validating vulnerability management and threat-hunting approaches using industry-standard tooling and frameworks

Security Governance and Audit
Experience in driving compliance and audit programs including SOX, PCI DSS, financial audits, and penetration testing while managing internal teams and third-party vendors

Zero Trust Architecture
Implementation expertise in Zero Trust security philosophies, risk forecasting, automation, and cyber kill chain prevention strategies

Network Security and Infrastructure
Technical knowledge in firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM, VPNs, EDR, NDR, CASB, and secure network protocol implementations

Languages

EnglishFluentDutchNative speaker

Project history

Enterprise Security Architect

NS - Dutch railways
Developing Vulnerability Management within Software-Defined Interconnect domain, authoring decision papers on modular architecture and providing strategic advice on security topics

Security/IT Consultant

De Voornse Hoeve
Working on structuring and optimizing the IT environment while enhancing its security

Enterprise Security Architect

KPN
Providing support as Security Consultant and sparring partner for InfoSec policy, Zero Trust, DORA, NIS2, security dashboarding, CTEM and Vulnerability Management

Enterprise Security Architect

Geldmaat
Providing solicited and unsolicited advice on overall information security program design, ISAE type 2 reports, security reporting, DORA, and third party risk management

IT Advisor

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc
Providing strategic and tactical insight in Information Security on regular basis

Enterprise Security Architect

Sequoia
Performing security advisory for the organisation and their customers for Information Security program development

IT Advisor

Uitmuntent B.V.
Providing advice on IT-related topics and performing IT-infrastructure management

Enterprise Security Architect

Dutch Army
Adjusting architecture for armed forces branch to ensure RMF (NIST SP 800-37) coverage and correct implementation of NIST SP 800-53 controls, advising on Zero Trust setup

Enterprise Security Architect

Federale Verzekeringen (BE)
Involved in compliance improvement initiatives with supervisory authority requirements, the Belgium National Bank (BNB)

Security/IT Consultant

Partners IN Finance
Optimizing office automation and Excel macros, advising on cyber hygiene to support their IT provider

Security Consultant

Gemeente Purmerend
Reviewing network replacement RFP documentation and providing technical advice for continuation approach

Enterprise Security Architect / DevSecOps professional

Ahold Delhaize (global)
Supporting global security architecture team in day-to-day operations, increasing security maturity in DevOps initiatives and creating capability models for global organization

Senior IT Security Architect

Viterra
Supporting One Foundation program to harmonize global IT infrastructure and create future-proof security architecture

Senior IT Security Advisor

KPMG-NL
Creating Security Architecture foundation, defining framework and implementation processes, supporting operational issues and multi-tenant Microsoft security stack approach

Security Architect

SimplifyNow
Developing organization's information security program and defining structured approaches for security scans and improvements with customers

Cyber Security Lead

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
Leading Cybersecurity program in highly secure ABDO environment, managing policy development, consistency, and architectural decisions for confidential projects

Information Security Manager

citizenM
Setting up governance model and implementing ISMS, solving low-hanging fruit issues and high-risk factors during company maturity phase transition

Security Architect

Quality
Consulting companies on Enterprise Architecture setup and maintenance, focusing on security aspects and interconnectedness of information management

Manager Network & Security

HMSHost International
Managing multidisciplinary role in international organization at strategic and substantive level, responsible for corporate information security and Lead architect for overall IT functionality

Network & Security consultant

Peopleware ICT Solutions (before Icento)
Deployed to customers providing advice on network and security issues, ranging from technical to process design solutions

Network & Security specialist

Novisource Microsoft services
Deployed for various clients as 3rd line support for solving complex change requests and problems, focusing on technological designs with information security integration

Started as junior Network / Security specialist to senior Network and Security specialist / Architect

DataBalk (before Quality & Results)
Expanding experience in network infrastructure and security, becoming responsible for designing and setting up security designs for data and network areas

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