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2nd line Cryptography specialist

  • Hybrid, Eindhoven
  • Permanent, Security
  • Permanent

Voor een gewaardeerde klant van Tergos zoeken wij een Senior Crypto Security Specialist om mee te bouwen aan een nieuw 2nd Line of Defense Crypto Team binnen een grote enterprise-omgeving. Je adviseert op C-level, ontwikkelt crypto-policies en governance, geeft richting aan risico- en architectuurbeslissingen en verhoogt de crypto-volwassenheid. Minder hands-on, meer strategisch en conceptueel. Je werkt agile, kiest je eigen tooling en coacht mediors en juniors.

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Senior Crypto Security Specialist - 2nd Line of DefenseFor a valued Tergos client, we are looking for a Senior Crypto Security Specialist to help build a new 2nd Line of Defense Crypto Team within a large and complex enterprise environment. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping crypto governance, defining strategy, and raising the organization's crypto maturity.Your responsibilities

  • Advise on C-level security and crypto strategy
  • Develop policies, standards, guidelines, and memos
  • Strengthen enterprise cryptography maturity and governance
  • Lead risk assessments and influence architectural decisions
  • Work less hands-on, with a focus on conceptual, advisory, and governance tasks
  • Select and define your own tooling and frameworks
  • Work in an agile, iterative environment with continuous delivery
  • Coach mediors and juniors as the team growsYour profile
  • Strong knowledge of cryptography, PKI, KMS, HSM, key lifecycle management
  • Experience in security governance, risk management, or security architecture
  • Ability to translate strategy and policy into actionable direction
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Enterprise mindset with the ability to coach and guide others

Creating the future of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Creating the future of IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Do you want to further develop yourself as an IT Infrastructure or Cyber Security professional? Tergos matches ambitions, skills and personalities to find the organisation or assignment that suits you best.

Triple focus

Our sales consultants each focus on one IT Infrastructure or Cyber Security expertise, one specific type of employment and one particular region. Thanks to this triple focus, they know all relevant organisations within their focus area. As a result, they quickly find your best match.

Application process steps

Step 1

Apply

Fill out the application form. Or give us a call for more information.

Step 2

Connect with a Tergos Consultant

We'll discuss your preferences, ambitions, and the job specifics. A match? Then we'll introduce you

Step 3

Receive an invitation and ace your interview

Get the details and preparation tips from us. After the interview, we'll continue to support you.

Step 4

Both parties excited? Receive your contract!

Dive into the conditions and sign the agreement.

Step 5

Get started

Start with confidence and well prepared. We'll stay in touch to see how we can further assist you.

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  • Closing date: 27 February 2026
  • Publication date: 13 February 2026

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