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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 processes
• Oversee 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.

Your profile

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a similar discipline.
• 10+ years of experience as a security professional.  
• In-depth knowledge of IT processes and flows, with the ability to translate security topics into business language.  
• 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 requirements.  
• Extensive knowledge of network security and design, intrusion detection systems, encryption, cloud security, privileged access management and application security.  
• Experience in developing and implementing security strategies and roadmaps, defining and managing related programs and in policy drafting.  
• Ability to work proactively, drive change, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.  
• Certifications such as CISM or CISSP are a plus. 
• Experience in securing Operational Technology (OT) environments is a plus.
• Experience in implementing cybersecurity measures within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a plus.

We offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the security strategy of a leading global company.  
• A challenging position with the opportunity to make a real impact and drive meaningful change.  
• Involvement in high-level discussions and decision-making regarding security and compliance.  
• A collaborative and supportive work environment within a team that values clarity, proactivity and continuous improvement.  
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that is passionate about innovation.  

Diversity & Inclusion

Melexis 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 company.

About Melexis

Inspired 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 comfort.

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 health.

Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).