Introduction to the job

Unlocking the potential of people and society by pushing technology to new limits is what ASML stands for. To secure this journey, our cryptography experts play a crucial role in protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness of the data that fuels our business. As a Medior Cryptography Security Expert, you help translate cutting‑edge security concepts into practical, impactful solutions that enable ASML to operate with confidence in an increasingly digital world.

Digitalization is all about trusted and secure data for ASML to be successful and deliver top notch technical solutions in the semiconductor industry. ASML’s security department is pivotal to the continuous and sustainable growth of ASML. Not only do employees, but also the ever-expanding supplier and customer base demand the best security. This dynamic and challenging environment therefore also requires beyond-best-in-class security professionals.

As an enthusiastic, cryptography professional or pragmatic consultant, with experience in global enterprise environments, you welcome THE opportunity. A company of ~43.000 employees and growing, with 144 nationalities and a presence in over 60 worldwide locations, all creating cutting edge technology, does not intimidate you.

Role and responsibilities

Being a Medior Cryptography Security Expert, you bring hands‑on expertise, curiosity, and a growth mindset. You collaborate closely with senior cryptography leaders, IT, product, and engineering teams as you strengthen cryptographic capabilities across ASML. You are an important contributor to our enterprise‑wide cryptographic excellence, applying secure‑by‑design principles and helping shape a future‑ready ecosystem that supports ASML’s global mission. In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the creation and refinement of ASML’s cryptographic policies, standards, and baselines related to encryption, key management, and secure communication
• Support policy updates ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, GDPR, CRA, and NIS2, working in close collaboration with senior experts
• Work as a trusted partner with IT, product, legal, and compliance teams to help integrate cryptographic best practices into systems, services, and architectures
• Identify weaknesses in cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or implementations and provide well‑reasoned improvement proposals
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to embed cryptographic capabilities into product and platform designs, ensuring security is built in from the start
• Contribute to training and awareness activities that build a shared understanding of cryptographic requirements across ASML
• Grow your expertise by participating in 2nd‑line activities within the Risk Business Assurance & Security (RBA&S) organization and by supporting senior colleagues in assessments and baseline reviews

This role is an ideal fit for professionals eager to deepen their cryptographic capabilities and broaden their impact in one of the most complex and technically advanced environments in the world.

As part of the second line RBA&S Security organization, you work in a global, highly collaborative environment that challenges you to think ahead, shape solutions proactively, and grow alongside ASML’s technology and business ambitions.

Education and Experience

You bring strong foundational expertise and a desire to grow further in a world‑class security organization. You have:

• Extensive experience in the design, analysis, and implementation of cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, digital signatures, and key exchange primitives
• Hands-on experience with cryptographic systems for key management (KMS), certification authorities (PKI) and hardware security modules (HSM)
• Experience working in enterprise security environments and with security operations
• A Bachelor's degree in Cryptography, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 4–9 years of security and cryptography experience, demonstrating steady progression and increasing responsibility.
• Strong familiarity with industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑30, or ISF SoGP.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are highly valued.

You may also have:

• Experience defining or running security baselines or assessment processes.
• Hands‑on experience implementing or maintaining cryptographic libraries in real‑world systems.

Skills

At ASML, you will thrive when you combine your technical capability with a collaborative, proactive mindset. To succeed, you bring:

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills that enable you to bridge the gap between technical and non‑technical .
• A highly motivated, supportive, and constructive team spirit.
• The ability to take responsibility for your tasks, while working within a dynamic and fast‑changing environment where priorities evolve at speed.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to grow toward senior‑level responsibilities over time

This is a role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact while continuing to build deep expertise in a technically complex corporate environment.

Other Information

We are an equal opportunity employer.

The position is based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

When applying, please include a recent resume and cover letter that describe your cryptographic experience and key achievements.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML 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, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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