Junior Information Security Officer (CISO track)

Fiducial is a young but fast-growing deep-tech start-up at the frontier of autonomy, perception, and defence. This role will focus mainly on the defence context, where we are developing software for advanced on-board UAV situational awareness in military applications. As Junior Information Security Officer at Fiducial, you will build and grow into the information security backbone of the company, working towards taking ownership of our ABDO/ABRO compliance obligations as a defence supplier.

Responsibilities

Supporting and eventually owning ABDO/ABRO compliance trajectory; Building out information security management system (ISMS) using ISO 27001 principles; Running and maintaining risk assessments, access control policies, and classification of sensitive information; Coordinating personnel security requirements (screening/clearance processes - VGB) in collaboration with HR and management; Acting as internal point of contact for security questions from engineering, HR, and management; Staying up to date on relevant regulatory developments (ABDO/ABRO, export control, and adjacent frameworks)

Requirements

Relevant educational background or demonstrable interest in information security (cybersecurity, IT audit, risk management, or related field); Understanding of core information security principles (risk assessment, access control, incident management); Willingness and ability to build up ABDO/ABRO-specific knowledge on the job; Precise, structured way of working; comfortable with documentation, policy, and process; Discretion and integrity; role will involve access to sensitive information and likely personal security clearance (VGB) requirement; Good communication skills in both Dutch and English; ability to explain compliance requirements to non-specialists; Full-time availability (40 hours per week)

Nice to have

Familiarity with ISO 27001 is a strong plus; Prior defence-sector security clearance experience is a plus; Entry-level certification such as ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC); Willingness to pursue CISM/CISSP as you grow into the role

Benefits

25 vacation days per year; Reimbursed travel expenses and company laptop; Flexible working hours with option to work from home 2 days per week; Working in an international, world-class team of engineers and entrepreneurs; Real ownership and growth potential; Support for relevant training/certification