Junior Compliance & Information Security Specialist
SoftwareSearch
Amersfoort, Netherlands
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
JuniorJob location
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Tech stack
Configuration Management Databases
Configuration Management
Computer Security
Linux
Identity and Access Management
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Intrusion Detection Systems
Python
Network Security
Networking Basics
Security Information and Event Management
Software Engineering
Software Vulnerability Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
In-Plane Switching (IPS)
Information Technology
Job description
We are looking for a Junior Compliance & Information Security Specialist with a strong technical foundation to support the development and implementation of compliance and security frameworks.
This is a hands-on role, not purely policy-driven. You'll work closely with technical teams to embed compliance directly into systems, software, and infrastructure, gaining real-world exposure to frameworks such as ISO27001, ISAE 3402, and GDPR., * Translate compliance requirements into practical technical controls and procedures
- Support implementation of Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems
- Assist in building structured control frameworks and compliance matrices
- Develop technical SOPs to embed compliance into internal systems
- Support ISO27001 audit preparation and ongoing compliance activities
- Contribute to secure software development practices
- Assist with network security, monitoring, and incident detection (SIEM, IDS, IPS)
- Support vulnerability management (scanning, patching, remediation)
- Work with asset and configuration management systems (CMDB)
- Contribute to operational security processes including system hardening and malware protection
Requirements
- 0-2 years of experience in compliance, security, or IT
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field
- Basic understanding of:
- Linux systems
- Python (basic scripting)
- Security and networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, or ISAE 3402 is a plus
What We're Looking For
- Proactive and hands-on mindset
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Curious and eager to learn technical systems in depth
- Organised and structured in approach
- Positive, "can-do" attitude toward security and compliance
What's on Offer
- Hands-on exposure to industry-standard compliance frameworks
- Real-world experience embedding security into tech environments
- Opportunity to shape and improve internal processes
- Fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong learning curve
- Clear opportunities for career progression
About the company
We are a fast-growing fintech company focused on simplifying complex digital processes in a secure and scalable way. Supporting critical workflows such as onboarding, identity verification, compliance checks, and payments, the business is scaling rapidly and offers a high-impact environment where individuals can shape systems and processes from an early stage.