Security & Compliance Officer

Security & Compliance Officer

About this job

Security, compliance and quality are essential to everything we do. As S[&]T continues to grow within the Space, Defence and High-Tech sectors, we are looking for a Security & Compliance Officer to help build and continuously improve the framework that keeps our organisation secure, compliant and ready for the future.

In this role, you will take ownership of our integrated Management System , bringing together information security, quality, risk management and compliance. You will work directly with senior management and across the organisation, ensuring that security and compliance requirements are not simply documented, but embedded into the way we work.

You will coordinate compliance with standards and regulations including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, GDPR, NIS2 and defence-specific security requirements , while supporting customer and certification audits.

This is a role with significant responsibility and visibility. You will have the opportunity to shape processes, raise security awareness and influence how a growing international technology organisation manages risk and compliance .

Main responsibilities

As Security & Compliance Officer, you will:

• Own and continuously improve the company's integrated Management System .
• Coordinate compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, GDPR, NIS2 and relevant customer and defence requirements.
• Coordinate internal, external, customer and supplier audits and certification activities .
• Maintain and coordinate the organisation's risk, incident and non-conformance registers .
• Identify, assess and escalate significant security, quality and compliance risks.
• Support business units with security and compliance requirements during proposals, contracts and project execution .
• Facilitate Management Reviews and provide clear reporting to senior management.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and quality documentation.
• Drive security and compliance awareness across the organisation.
• Support continuous improvement and work with process owners to strengthen controls and ways of working.
• Coordinate activities around business continuity, incident management and supplier security .
• Help translate changing regulations and customer requirements into practical actions for the business.

You will work closely with IT, HR, PMO, Operations and business leadership , acting as the connecting point between regulatory requirements and the practical needs of the organisation.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who combines strong security and compliance knowledge with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach .

You bring:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Cyber Security, IT, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in information security, quality management, compliance or a combination of these areas.
• Proven experience maintaining or working with ISO 27001 and/or ISO 9001 management systems.
• Experience coordinating audits, risk management and compliance activities .
• Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management and internal auditing.
• Knowledge of GDPR, NIS2, business continuity and incident management .
• Experience with government or Defence customers is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of AQAP standards, Dutch Defence security requirements (ABDO/ABRO) or similar defence frameworks is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence and create awareness without relying on formal authority .
• A structured, analytical and pragmatic approach to complex requirements.

Essential requirements

• Fluent Dutch and English , both written and spoken.
• Nationality of a NATO member country , with the ability to obtain the required NATO security clearance .

What will make you successful?

You are someone who:

• Thinks in terms of risk, security and continuous improvement rather than simply checking compliance boxes.
• Can translate complex regulations into practical solutions that people can actually work with.
• Has the confidence to challenge the organisation when security or compliance risks require attention.
• Builds trust across technical, operational and management teams.
• Handles sensitive information with a high level of integrity and discretion .
• Enjoys working in a growing organisation where processes are continuously evolving.
• Can balance business objectives with security and regulatory requirements .
• Is comfortable taking ownership while bringing others along with you.

What we offer

• A key role in a growing Space, Defence and High-Tech organisation .
• Direct exposure to and collaboration with senior management .
• The opportunity to shape and professionalise the company's security, quality and compliance framework.
• A broad role covering information security, quality, risk and compliance rather than a single specialist area.
• The opportunity to work on projects involving highly regulated customers and technically advanced products.
• Significant autonomy and the ability to make a visible impact across the organisation.
• A collaborative and international working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development in security, compliance and quality management.

Interested? Then click to apply or send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment@stcorp.nl.

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