Information Security Strategist – Netherlands

imec the Netherlands; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

imec the Netherlands is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our Corporate Security Office in Eindhoven. You will be the security point of contact for our Dutch organization, translating security requirements into practical guidance for business units and collaborating with partners across Belgium, the Netherlands and external authorities.

You will lead governance, risk, and compliance activities, monitor evolving legislation, and support audits and government-backed projects while

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in information security, risk management, compliance or governance.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27000 series, TISAX and NIST.
• 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).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Dutch, EU and NATO security clearances.
• Experience in government, defence, aerospace or other security-sensitive environments is a plus.
• Analytical, organized and solution-oriented; good at cross-country collaboration.

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

Information security

Risk management

Compliance

Security governance

ISO 27001

NIST

Dutch security legislation

Security clearances

Communication

Cross-border collaboration

Job description

imec the Netherlands is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our Corporate Security Office in Eindhoven. You will be the security point of contact for our Dutch organization, translating security requirements into practical guidance for business units and collaborating with partners across Belgium, the Netherlands and external authorities.

You will lead governance, risk, and compliance activities, monitor evolving legislation, and support audits and government-backed projects while