Intern – Security & Compliance

Responsibilities

• Supporting the setup of our information security management framework based on ISO 27001 principles — drafting policies, control structures, and documentation
• Assisting with the implementation of ABDO/ABRO security requirements applicable to our defence-oriented environment
• Structuring and maintaining internal documentation: asset registers, risk registers, data classification schemes, and access control policies
• Translating security and compliance requirements into clear, practical guidelines for our team
• Supporting export control activities: conducting due diligence on potential customers, assisting with export license applications, and maintaining related administrative records
• Identifying gaps between current practices and required standards, and proposing structured improvements
• Working closely with leadership and interacting with engineering teams - not to build systems, but to understand them well enough to document, classify, and assess them from a compliance perspective.

• Currently studying Law, Public Administration, Security Studies, Business Administration, or a related field - or a technical study with a strong interest in governance and compliance over engineering
• With a genuine interest in compliance frameworks, risk management, and policy work
• Who can understand concepts like data classification, access control, or asset management at a conceptual level - you don't need to configure systems, but you need to understand why these controls exist
• Who is structured, precise, and comfortable working independently with complex documentation
• With strong written communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Proactive and disciplined — you take ownership of your tasks and follow through
• Strong plus:
  Familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 37001, or similar management system standards
• Exposure to export control regulations (EU Dual-Use Regulation, ITAR awareness)
• Interest in the defence sector, regulated industries, or national security topics
• Experience drafting or reviewing policy documents

• ISO 37001