Information Security Officer, Netherlands – Policy & Risk

imec; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imec in Eindhoven, Netherlands, seeks an Information Security Officer to be the security contact for the Dutch organization. You will translate security strategy into practical policies and provide guidance to the business.

You will work with Belgium and the Netherlands, collaborate with ICT and business teams, monitor Dutch and European laws, perform risk assessments, and support audits within a leading research environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in information security, risk management, compliance or security governance.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27000 series, TISAX & NIST.
• Good understanding of security processes, technologies and architectures.
• Ability to translate technical risks into clear business language.
• Knowledge of Dutch security legislation (e.g. NIS2, CRA).
• Familiarity with the Dutch cybersecurity and national security ecosystem.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Dutch, EU and NATO security clearances.
• Experience in government, defence, aerospace or other security-sensitive environments is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of product security and security clearance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Translate imec’s security strategy into practical policies, processes and guidance for imec Netherlands.
• Act as the main security liaison between imec Netherlands, the Corporate Security Office, ICT, business teams and external stakeholders.
• Monitor Dutch and European security legislation and translate relevant requirements into concrete actions.
• Perform security risk assessments for applications, technologies, projects and business processes.
• Advise business and ICT stakeholders on risk mitigation, security controls and exception management.
• Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, TISAX, CyFun, NIST and other relevant standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation, evidence collection and follow-up of findings.
• Coordinate security compliance for government-funded, defence, aerospace and other security-sensitive projects.
• Act as Security Officer for imec Netherlands and coordinate personnel security clearance processes.
• Liaise with relevant Dutch, EU and NATO security authorities when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical

Risk management

Security governance

Policy translation

Job description

Imec in Eindhoven, Netherlands, seeks an Information Security Officer to be the security contact for the Dutch organization. You will translate security strategy into practical policies and provide guidance to the business.

You will work with Belgium and the Netherlands, collaborate with ICT and business teams, monitor Dutch and European laws, perform risk assessments, and support audits within a leading research environment.