PpBitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best‑in‑class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumer, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry’s most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world’s most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. For more information, visit /p pWe are seeking a highly connected and influential Government Affairs Policy Business Development executive to drive our engagement with European institutions, national governments, defense stakeholders, and cybersecurity policymakers across Europe and the United Kingdom, preferably based in Brussels, France, or Germany. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Government Institutional Engagement /h3 ul liBuild and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders across: ul liEuropean Commission (DG CONNECT, DG HOME, DG DEFIS and related directorates) /li liEuropean Parliament members and advisors /li liENISA, ECSO, and other relevant European agencies /li liNational cybersecurity authorities and ministries (e.g., BSI, ANSSI, NCSC) /li liNATO and European defense organizations /li liEuropol and fraud‑related authorities /li liUK government and cybersecurity agencies /li liDefense industry leaders /li /ul /li liRepresent the company in: ul liPolicy consultations /li liGovernment meetings /li liIndustry working groups /li liConferences and public affairs initiatives /li /ul /li liDevelop and execute engagement strategies with policymakers and public‑sector stakeholders across Europe and the UK. /li liIdentify and develop new government and public‑sector business opportunities. /li /ul h3Policy Monitoring Regulatory Influence /h3 h3Monitor And Assess Developments Relating To /h3 ul liNIS2 Directive /li liDORA /li liCyber Resilience Act (CRA) /li liAI Act /li liData protection and cloud sovereignty /li liCritical infrastructure protection /li liBroader cybersecurity legislation and regulation /li /ul h3Additional Responsibilities Include /h3 ul liEvaluating business impact of emerging regulations /li liAdvising executive leadership on strategic implications /li liContributing to policy papers, position papers, and consultation responses /li liIdentifying opportunities to influence policy discussions aligned with business objectives /li /ul h3Strategic Positioning Market Influence /h3 ul liIncrease the company's visibility and credibility within the European cybersecurity ecosystem. /li liPosition the company as a trusted cybersecurity partner for governments and regulated industries. /li liSupport executive leadership in public affairs and stakeholder engagement activities. /li liCollaborate with marketing, legal, product, and sales teams on thought leadership initiatives. /li liDevelop articles, blogs, and external content that strengthen industry presence and community engagement. /li liEstablish and nurture trusted relationships with key government and defense stakeholders. /li /ul h3Partnership Ecosystem Development /h3 h3Develop Strategic Relationships With /h3 ul liIndustry associations /li liThink tanks /li liAcademic and research institutions /li liPublic‑private cybersecurity initiatives /li liDefense contractors and integrators /li liNational cybersecurity agencies /li /ul h3Key Objectives Include /h3 ul liIdentifying participation opportunities in EU‑funded projects and programs /li liSupporting access to public funding mechanisms and cybersecurity initiatives /li liDeveloping strategic partnerships with organizations such as Thales, Leonardo, Airbus, Rheinmetall, Atos, and similar industry leaders /li liSupporting government frameworks and defense‑related initiatives across Europe /li /ul h3Internal Advisory Business Enablement /h3 ul liAdvise executive leadership on geopolitical, regulatory, and cybersecurity developments. /li liSupport sales and business development teams in public‑sector pursuits. /li liProvide guidance on compliance positioning and market readiness. /li liDeliver internal briefings and training on European cybersecurity policy trends. /li liTransfer knowledge and market intelligence to support strategic planning and growth initiatives. /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Law, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul li10+ years of experience in one or more of the following: ul liGovernment affairs /li liPublic affairs /li liCybersecurity policy /li liRegulatory affairs /li liTechnology advocacy /li liDefense sector engagement /li /ul /li liStrong understanding of: ul liEU and UK institutions /li liLegislative and policymaking processes /li liEuropean cybersecurity regulations and frameworks /li /ul /li liExperience within one or more of the following sectors: ul liCybersecurity /li liDefense /li liTelecommunications /li liCloud technology /li liCritical infrastructure /li /ul /li liEstablished network within European cybersecurity and policy communities. /li liExisting relationships within the European defense ecosystem are highly desirable. /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience working with EU institutions or multinational organizations. /li liFamiliarity with public procurement processes. /li liKnowledge of EU (and UK) funding mechanisms. /li liUnderstanding of digital sovereignty and geopolitical issues impacting cybersecurity markets. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liFluent English (required) /li liFrench and/or German (strongly preferred) /li /ul h3Key Competencies /h3 ul liStrategic influence and executive presence /li liBusiness development and opportunity creation /li liPolitical acumen /li liRelationship building and networking /li liStakeholder management /li liPublic speaking and communication /li liCross‑functional leadership /li liDiplomacy and discretion /li liAnalytical thinking /li liStrong written communication skills /li /ul h3Success Metrics /h3 h3The Successful Candidate Will Be Measured Against /h3 ul liGrowth and quality of government stakeholder relationships /li liInfluence on policy discussions and industry positioning /li liIncreased visibility within the European cybersecurity ecosystem /li liStrategic partnerships established /li liPublic‑sector business pipeline generated /li liParticipation in key cybersecurity initiatives and programs /li liContribution to regulatory readiness and market alignment /li liDevelopment of a Government Advisory Board /li liExpansion of relationships across government, defense, law enforcement, and cybersecurity institutions /li liCreation of new funding, partnership, and business opportunities /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr