Product Cyber Security

About Smiths Detection:

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

Our market leading technology helps prevent the illegal trafficking of narcotics, weapons, explosives and harmful chemicals, making the world a safer place.

This will be based at Vertrekpassage 1, 1118 AP Schiphol, Netherlands, flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

You will stand out because:

• Proven background working for a Manufacturer, Industrial Automation or IoT
• Proven background in explaining complex cyber topics to people that do not have any cyber expertise.
• Proven background of being able to translate your cyber expertise into our Smiths Detection product environment.
• Proven background of working within Matrix organisations.

Please note this is an individual contributor role, it has no team leadership or budget responsibilities.

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to develop, sustain and enhance the organization’s cyber security architecture across all the products and digital applications.

As part of the global Digital and Architecture group, the role works closely with Technology, Products & Marketing, Sales, Program Management, Service, Commercial and overall business management to lead our cyber security efforts across all software products designed for our hardware.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security roadmap, leading cross-cultural teams, and ensuring the protection of our software products from potential threats while effectively managing various stakeholders.

The role also requires engagement with third party providers of cyber security, software, and hardware to develop a complete solution that complements the Smiths Detection product range to develop customer confidence and expands the market share for Smiths Detection.

Professional competencies:

• Translate complex cybersecurity topics into the Smiths Detection environment
• Ability to bring operational rigour to deliver a compelling marketing and Product roadmap plan delivering results
• Ability to be resourceful as well as strong at probing and translating information into insight
• Substantial experience of creating multi-platform propositions within a creative environment which supports the market and industry teams
• Sound understanding of the sales environment and an appreciation of the pressures and drivers associated with working in sales
• In-depth knowledge and ability to apply marketing planning techniques and best practices.
• Experience of collaborating in a cross functional and cross-cultural organisation, with the ability to act as the bridge between the markets (sales) teams and the industry (PID) teams.
• Within a matrix structure build and lead a diverse team of product cyber security professionals across different geographical locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven significant experience in cyber security leadership roles, particularly in product security within hardware/software organizations.
• Deep technical expertise in software product security, including DevSecOps, threat modelling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability Management.
• Experience leading cross-cultural and geographically distributed teams
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.

What we offer:

• An attractive salary based on experience and knowledge;
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week;
• Various trainings and education supporting employee/career development;
• Extras such as fresh fruit at the office, a bicycle lease scheme, a bonus package based on company results, commuting allowance and home working allowance.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ()or LinkedIn.