IT & Infosec Director

Robin AI Limited; Delft; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Pension plan & commuting allowance

30 days holiday + buy 3

Job summary

Robin Radar is seeking an IT & Infosec Director to own the end-to-end digital architecture and cybersecurity posture, working with Operations, Legal, R&D, and Commercial teams. You will lead the Business Applications, IT Infrastructure & Cloud, and Information Security teams as we scale globally.

You report to the CFO and guide executives on digital investments and risk, while safeguarding IP and customer data across multi-site environments.

Qualifications

• BA or MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT and Information Security leadership experience
• Proven background in high-tech hardware, defense, aerospace, software, or engineering environments
• Deep working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, GDPR, and ITAR/EAR protocols
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP, PLM, and business intelligence architecture
• Recognised security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCISO preferred
• Confident communicator who balances strict security controls with organizational agility
• Cool-headed leader capable of driving calm, rapid response during critical system incidents
• Willing to travel up to 5% to strategic partners and international sites

Responsibilities

• Strategic roadmap and business systems: Drive our multi-year IT roadmap to support global growth. Integrate enterprise systems seamlessly across ERP, CRM, PLM, and business intelligence tools.
• Cybersecurity architecture and risk management: Establish, govern, and enforce company-wide security policies and zero-trust architectures. Oversee threat detection, incident response plans, and secure data handling procedures.
• Defense and aviation compliance: Lead compliance across global frameworks including ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and ITAR/DFARS controls.
• Global infrastructure and cloud operations: Oversee network resilience, cloud environments, and hybrid workplace hardware deployments.
• Leadership and executive advisory: Serve as the primary tech advisor to executive leadership on digital investments and cybersecurity risks.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Security governance

Risk management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BA or MSc in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

BI architecture

Job description

Protect our digital frontiers. Scale our enterprise systems – so our radar tech stays secure while we grow.

As our IT & Infosec Director, you own our end-to-end digital architecture and cybersecurity posture. You work side-by-side with Operations, Legal, I& D, and Commercial teams – connecting core business tools while safeguarding critical IP and customer data. You report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), leading our Business Applications, IT Infrastructure & Cloud, and Information Security teams as we expand globally.

What you'll do

• Strategic roadmap and business systems: Drive our multi-year IT roadmap to support global growth. Integrate enterprise systems seamlessly across ERP, CRM, PLM, and business intelligence tools. Ensure our software ecosystem scales efficiently alongside expanding business operations.

• Cybersecurity architecture and risk management: Establish, govern, and enforce company-wide security policies and zero-trust architectures. Oversee threat detection, incident response plans, and secure data handling procedures. Conduct regular risk assessments, penetration tests, and vendor security audits.

• Defense and aviation compliance: Lead compliance across global frameworks including ISO 27001, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and ITAR/DFARS controls. Protect sensitive defense and aviation customer data against evolving threats. Partner with external auditors and compliance assessors to maintain top certifications.

• Global infrastructure and cloud operations: Oversee network resilience, cloud environments, and hybrid workplace hardware deployments. Manage enterprise identity systems like Azure AD and Entra ID. Run routine disaster recovery testing to guarantee operational stability across sites.

• Leadership and executive advisory: Serve as the primary tech advisor to executive leadership on digital investments and cybersecurity risks. Lead, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams across applications, infrastructure, and security. Manage external IT partners, software vendors, and managed security service providers.

What you bring

• BA or MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

• 10+ years of progressive IT and Information Security leadership experience

• Proven background in high-tech hardware, defense, aerospace, software, or engineering environments

• Deep working knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, GDPR, and ITAR/EAR protocols

• Hands-on experience with enterprise ERP, PLM, and business intelligence architecture

• Recognised security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCISO preferred

• Confident communicator who balances strict security controls with organizational agility

• Cool-headed leader capable of driving calm, rapid response during critical system incidents

• Willing to travel up to 5% to strategic partners and international sites

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

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 technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the effect of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves 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[cite: 1, 3]. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground[cite: 1, 3]. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.[cite: 1, 3]

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.