Your future job
As an Information Security Officer at Melexis, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing the organization's security strategy, ensuring it aligns with our business goals. You will be responsible for assessing and mitigating security risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards, and promoting a strong security awareness culture within the company. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and the ability to effectively communicate security topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Reporting to the General Counsel and in close collaboration with the IT Department, you will have a unique opportunity to shape Melexis's security posture and protect the organization from legal and regulatory risks.
More specifically, you will:
* Further develop and implement security strategies, security policies and procedures
* .Define and manage the Information Security program, translating the security strategies into actionable roadmaps and projects
* .Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, ensuring comprehensive management and minimization of cyber risk for the entire organization
* .Lead initiatives on integrating security measures within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure secure coding practices and robust security testing inline with the latest industry standards
* .Actively collaborate with the IT and compliance teams to ensure security measures are seamlessly integrated and continuously improved within all business processe
* sOversee incident response efforts, ensure compliance with legal obligations and regulatory requirements (NIS2), and ensure cyber resilience
* .Ensure compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001 and relevant legislation and standards
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Your profi**
* leA Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a similar disciplin
* e.10+ years of experience as a security professiona
* l.In-depth knowledge of IT processes and flows, with the ability to translate security topics into business languag
* e.Strong understanding of Information Security, legal and regulatory frameworks, including ISO27001, data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR), NIS2, industry-specific regulations, and other relevant legal requirement
* s.Extensive knowledge of network security and design, intrusion detection systems, encryption, cloud security, privileged access management and application securit
* y.Experience in developing and implementing security strategies and roadmaps, defining and managing related programs and in policy draftin
* g.Ability to work proactively, drive change, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team
* s.Certifications such as CISM or CISSP are a plu
* s.Experience in securing Operational Technology (OT) environments is a plu
* s.Experience in implementing cybersecurity measures within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a plu
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We off**
* er The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the security strategy of a leading global compa
* ny.A challenging position with the opportunity to make a real impact and drive meaningful chan
* ge.Involvement in high-level discussions and decision-making regarding security and complian
* ce.A collaborative and supportive work environment within a team that values clarity, proactivity and continuous improveme
* nt.The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that is passionate about innovati
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Diversity & Inclu**
sionMelexis 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, colour, 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 comp
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About Me**
lexisInspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company's advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance com
fort.
Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital h
ealth.
Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels
(MELE).