Information Security Officer

Academic Key; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

30 days holiday (+3)

Skills development & certifications

Equipment provided

Job summary

Academic Key is seeking an Information Security Officer in Delft to lead technical defence of radar systems, collaborating with IT, DevOps, and Development to implement Zero Trust and secure AI workflows.

You will report to the CISO and act as the bridge between IT and security, safeguarding IP and critical infrastructure in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• BA/MSc or HBO degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar
• 5+ years of hands-on security experience in IT or network security
• Deep knowledge configuring modern security tools: NGFW, XDR/EDR, SIEM, IAM, PAM
• Strong cloud understanding and Zero Trust principles
• Experience in defense or critical infrastructure environments
• Nice to have CISSP and CCSP certifications
• Familiarity with secure coding and DevSecOps is a plus
• Office-based role with possible remote work; no travel required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of IT and security team.
• Design, implement, and optimize IAM, PAM, and endpoint protections.
• Lead Zero Trust rollout across corporate environments.
• Enforce ongoing verification across cloud and networks.
• Secure AI workflows with data residency controls.
• Liaise with MSP for security services.
• Lead investigations of complex security incidents.

Skills

Security engineering

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Threat modeling

Threat hunting

AI security

CISSP

CCSP

DevSecOps

Agile

Education

BA/BSc or MSc in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Next-Gen Firewalls

XDR/EDR

SIEM

IAM

PAM

Job description

Information Security Officer

Robin Radar · Delft

Abroad Delft Full Time

Your next mission shield critical radar innovations from sophisticated threats. Lock down our infrastructure – keeping our airspace defence rock-solid. As our Technical Information Security Officer, you lead the technical defence protecting our defence‑grade radar systems and intellectual property. You partner closely with IT, DevOps, and Development to design controls, roll out Zero Trust, and secure emerging AI workflows. You report directly to our Head of Information Security (CISO), acting as the central technical bridge between IT and security. Your work ensures our technology stays safe from state‑level threats while operating in critical environments.

What you'll do

• Collaborate closely with the Head of IT and the team.
• Design, implement, and optimise infrastructure controls like IAM, PAM, and endpoint protections.
• Drive the technical rollout of our corporate Zero Trust architecture.
• Enforce continuous verification across systems, cloud environments, and internal networks.
• Establish secure boundaries and technical governance for internal AI technologies.
• Enforce cryptographic data isolation and role‑based access for RAG architectures.
• Spot and neutralise AI threat vectors like prompt injections and automated exploits.
• Guard company intellectual property against unintended exposure via public models.
• Build multi‑layered security measures for remote radar management and data links.
• Protect radar systems deployed and operating within active conflict zones.
• Serve as primary technical liaison for our Managed Security Services Provider.
• Lead technical investigations into complex security incidents alongside internal teams.

What you bring

• BA/MSc or HBO degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Cybersecurity, or similar
• Over 5 years of hands‑on technical experience in Information Security, IT infrastructure, or Network Security
• Deep technical knowledge and proven experience configuring and managing modern security tools and architectures, including Next‑Gen Firewalls, XDR/EDR, SIEM, IAM, and PAM solutions
• Strong understanding of modern cloud environments, API management, and the implementation of continuous verification and Zero Trust principles
• Specific expertise in addressing the double‑edged nature of AI in security, with a strong grasp of safe GenAI usage controls, LLM vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10 for LLMs), and data‑residency isolation
• Experience operating in defense, military, or critical infrastructure environments, with a strong understanding of the specialized protections required against state‑sponsored threat actors
• Nice to have: Familiarity with secure coding practices and integrating automated security testing into DevOps/SSDLC pipelines
• Agile and proactive work ethic with strong analytical skills
• Highly Desirable: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Highly Desirable: CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Desirable: Zero Trust / Micro‑segmentation (e.g., GDSA, Forrester)
• Desirable: DevSecOps / Offensive Security (e.g., OSCP, GWEB)
• Office based role (remote work possible). No travelling required

What we offer

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Commuting allowance
• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days)
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications
• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role

An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin Radar is a defence technology leader in detecting, tracking and classifying drones and other small airborne objects. Our radars and software protect military sites, borders and critical infrastructure from drone threats, and also help prevent bird strikes in aviation and reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife. Our work shows up at defence and security sites, airports and wind farms around the world. We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground.

Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning? You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.

Academic Key will never request login credentials or application fees for this role.