Cybersecurity Officer

Job Mission 

In order to manage the Security First Line of Defense within IT, the Assurance & Resilience department has been created. For this department we are looking for a Cybersecurity Officer. 

The Cybersecurity Officer is pivotal in safeguarding the organization’s digital infrastructure and ensuring its resilience based on information security resources and capabilities in place (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies). This role is dedicated to build a strong cybersecurity base by making sure our risk landscape and critical assets are identified, by ensuring compliance with ASML’s policies and standards and by conducting thorough self-assessments. The goal is to provide the foundation needed to empower IT to make informed decisions and enhance its overall digital resilience. 
 

The role involves close collaboration with various departments inside and outside IT (e.g. Risk and Business Assurance (RBA) team and Internal Audit).  

Ultimately, the mission is to establish a strong security posture that supports the organization’s goals and objectives, builds stakeholder trust, and ensures business continuity in the face of evolving cyber threats. 

Job description 

As a Cybersecurity Officer you are part of a team that will work interchangeable on our identify  capabilities, within several areas. The capabilities cover (a. o.) the following topics:  

• (Security) Policies, Standards & Baselines 

• Compliance 

• Self-assessments 

• Exception Management 

• Threat Modeling & Risk Appetite Mapping  

• Asset Management 

• Issue & Finding Follow-up 

Working as a Cybersecurity Officer gives you a wide range of responsibilities and deliverables. A grasp of what you can expect in this position: 

• Support with translating security policies and standards into baselines, requirements and controls for the purpose of deployment. 

• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and adjust the control framework accordingly. 

• Perform (self)-assessments to evaluate the level of compliancy of operational teams. 

• Drive the identification and registration of our critical assets into our CMDB. 

• Review policy exceptions and remediation actions to determine whether risks have sufficiently been mitigated.    

• Align with operational security officers and other stakeholders on different security initiatives and projects.  

• Drive the closure of audit findings and report upon the status towards management.  

• Create, share and present reporting with insight into compliancy 

Skills 

Technical skills: 

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). 

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements in storage systems. 

• Experience with ISMS systems and security risk management. 

Analytical skills: 

• Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective mitigation strategies. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Interpersonal skills: 

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. 

• Decisive personality, taking responsibility. 

• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Strong presentation skills. 

Educational and professional qualifications: 

• Academic working and thinking level; a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or an equivalent is preferred. 

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA. 

• 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with focus on assurance and compliance. 

 
If you don’t meet the above-mentioned requirements, or only a part of them, and you still feel your profile is a great match with this job description, please apply and we’d like to get in touch. 

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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