Information Security Officer - GRC

We are looking for an Information Security Officer in the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team who is passionate about helping Eindhoven University of Technology strengthen its security and compliance posture while enabling innovation, education, and research.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the university to translate security, privacy, and compliance requirements into practical policies, standards, and guidance. You will help bridge the gap between governance and operations by understanding how research, education, and support processes work in practice and translating these insights into effective and pragmatic risk based security measures.

You are able to combine analytical thinking with strong communication skills. You understand that successful security governance is not only about controls and policies, but also about collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and creating sustainable solutions that work within a complex and diverse academic environment. As a team, we value open-minded, forward-thinking colleagues who communicate effectively, challenge constructively, and help create an environment where ideas and expertise can thrive.

Job Description
Key responsibilities

• Apply security and compliance frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIS2, and GDPR, to support the development and continuous improvement of TU/e's information security governance framework.
• Assess current security practices across scientific and service departments, identifying risks, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business, research, and technical requirements into pragmatic security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Advise stakeholders on information security, privacy, risk, and compliance topics, balancing security requirements with operational and research needs.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops with stakeholders to establish common security principles and promote consistent ways of working across the university.
• Drive awareness, understanding, and adoption of security policies and standards through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Support teams during the implementation of security requirements and provide practical guidance on policy interpretation and application.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, researchers, privacy specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure a coherent and risk-based approach to security governance and compliance.

Why this role is unique
Eindhoven University of Technology operates in a highly dynamic environment where cutting-edge research, open collaboration, education, and information security come together. As an Information Security Officer, you will help shape policies and governance frameworks that protect the university while enabling innovation and academic freedom.

Job Requirements
Who are you?

• Experience supporting teams and projects within the cyber compliance domain;
• Experience with Agile way of working; Experience with Cyber Risk Management;
• Experience with ISO27001 implementation;
• Experience with NIS2 / CBW, GDPR is a pre;
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and CISA certified are a pre;
• Dutch and English language proficiency (C1 level minimum) are mandatory. Candidates must be able to communicate professionally, facilitate discussions, and produce documentation in both languages.

Conditions of Employment
An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities.

We also offer you:

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10-11, ranging from € 3.706,- to € 6.682,- gross base salary per month (full-time), depending on your knowledge and experience.
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Mark Braspenning, Manager OCIO, m.j.p.braspenning@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact Mai Lan Pham, Senior Recruiter, m.l.t.pham@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications. Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Important for non-EU applicants: Please be aware that for this position, specific residence permit requirements apply. If you are a non-EU national, you may not be eligible to legally work in this role under current Dutch immigration regulations. We strongly advise you to contact our Staff Immigration Team (staffimmigration@tue.nl) before applying to check your eligibility and to receive further guidance.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Information Security Officer - GRC

Key responsibilities

• Apply security and compliance frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIS2, and GDPR, to support the development and continuous improvement of TU/e's information security governance framework.
• Assess current security practices across scientific and service departments, identifying risks, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business, research, and technical requirements into pragmatic security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Advise stakeholders on information security, privacy, risk, and compliance topics, balancing security requirements with operational and research needs.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops with stakeholders to establish common security principles and promote consistent ways of working across the university.
• Drive awareness, understanding, and adoption of security policies and standards through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Support teams during the implementation of security requirements and provide practical guidance on policy interpretation and application.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, researchers, privacy specialists, and other stakeholders to ensure a coherent and risk-based approach to security governance and compliance.

Why this role is unique
Eindhoven University of Technology operates in a highly dynamic environment where cutting-edge research, open collaboration, education, and information security come together. As an Information Security Officer, you will help shape policies and governance frameworks that protect the university while enabling innovation and academic freedom.

Postdoc in information theory

Introduction
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on information theory and applications with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh. This is a full-time position for two years in the Information and Communication Theory (ICT) Lab within the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department at TU/e.

Job Description
The successful candidate will work on a project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) through a Vidi grant. The project is concerned with the information theoretic foundations of sensing systems, with an emphasis on robustness and security. The goal is to establish fundamental performance limits and trade-offs; and provide guiding principles for the design of future systems.

The position offers considerable scope for exploring problems in information theory, sensing and related areas. The specific topic of research will be determined in consultation with the PI (Dr. Hamdi Joudeh), taking into account the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent line of research, while working closely with the PI and participating in the activities of the PI’s research group.

Job Requirements

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
• Research experience in information theory (Shannon theory or network information theory). Knowledge of statistical signal processing and/or radar processing is a plus.
• Strong track record of high-quality research publications in peer reviewed journals and international conferences (e.g., IEEE Trans. Information Theory, ISIT and ITW).
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Research independence.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from € 4,422 (step 4) to € 5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Research related to this position will be carried out in the ICT Lab within the EE Department, and in close collaboration with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager dr. Hamdi Joudeh, Associate Professor, at h.joudeh@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.ee@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A very brief cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability for this position.
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts (with course grades).
• Contact information of two references.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible.
Starting Date: As soon as possible after recruitment.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

PhD in information theory

Introduction
We are recruiting a PhD researcher to work on information theory and applications with Dr. Hamdi Joudeh. This is a full-time position for four years in the Information and Communication Theory (ICT) Lab within the Electrical Engineering (EE) Department at TU/e.

Job Description
The successful candidate will work on a project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) through a Vidi grant. The project is concerned with the information theoretic foundations of sensing systems, with an emphasis on robustness and security. The goal is to establish fundamental performance limits and trade-offs; and provide guiding principles for the design of future systems.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore topics in information theory, sensing and related areas. The specific topic of research will be determined in consultation with the PI (Dr. Hamdi Joudeh), with whom the successful candidate will work closely. The successful candidate is expected to participate in research and teaching activities of the PI’s research group.

Job Requirements

• MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related fields.
• Strong interest in research on information theory (Shannon theory or network information theory).
• Strong mathematical background, particularly in probability and statistics.
• Coursework or research experience in information theory is required. Knowledge of statistical signal processing and/or radar processing is a plus.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level).

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051 gross base salary per month (full-time)).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community. Discover what Light Up means to TU/e in our short company video.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Research related to this position will be carried out in the ICT Lab within the EE Department, under the supervision of Dr. Hamdi Joudeh.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager dr. Hamdi Joudeh, Associate Professor, at h.joudeh@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.ee@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• A detailed curriculum vitae.
• A very brief cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability for this position.
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts (with course grades).
• MSc thesis and relevant submitted or published papers (if applicable).
• Contact information of two references.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible.
Starting Date: As soon as possible after recruitment.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Postdoc in information theory

The successful candidate will work on a project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) through a Vidi grant. The project is concerned with the information theoretic foundations of sensing systems, with an emphasis on robustness and security. The goal is to establish fundamental performance limits and trade-offs; and provide guiding principles for the design of future systems.

The position offers considerable scope for exploring problems in information theory, sensing and related areas. The specific topic of research will be determined in consultation with the PI (Dr. Hamdi Joudeh), taking into account the interests and expertise of the successful candidate. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent line of research, while working closely with the PI and participating in the activities of the PI’s research group.