Introduction to the job
As a vulnerability management specialist, you are responsible for scheduling, detecting, analyzing, reporting and managing the Emergency Patching Process activities within the company’s technology domains.
Role and responsibilities
Do you like to drive structural improvements and work with a wide range of IT disciplines? Are you passionate about security and do you like the challenge of protecting the IT infrastructure and information assets in one of the most technical developed companies in the world? Then we would like to talk to you!
In this position you will apply your analytical, reasoning & specialized technical security expertise to investigate, isolate and track critical security vulnerabilities in a risk-based manner. You will be reporting upon and performing quality assurance on the vulnerability management processes and procedures. You will interact with stakeholders on different levels in ASML IT, but also within ASML sectors. Your key responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain the patch & vulnerability management policies and standards, and support the development of processes, systems and measurements that enable the organization to manage released patches and assure compliance towards the standards.
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Drive and support the Prio Patching process and coordinate the response upon detected (critical) vulnerabilities.
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Manage, monitor and report upon priority / emergency patching process and compliance against ASML’s patch standard.
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Conduct IT security assessments upon IT Services, network infrastructure and applications and report upon findings.
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Align upon proposed next steps with stakeholders and monitor and report upon progress of agreed risk mitigation.
Education and experience
To be successful in this position, it is important that you have hands on experience and expertise in vulnerability management. Vulnerability Management is active in the area of infrastructure, applications, containers, cloud, workplace and API’s (amongst others), so there are different areas to work in depending on your knowledge, experience and interest. The ideal candidate will have:
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A degree in computer science, information technology, computer engineering or equivalent experience Vulnerability Management Specialist.
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3+ years of experience as a security analyst in Application, Server and Network infrastructure and API’s in a large organization.
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Experience in Executing Threat and Vulnerability Analysis (TVA) and/or IT Security risk assessments on IT services, (web + mobile) applications and network & Cloud infrastructure.
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Knowledge of malware, hacking techniques, cyber threats and security trends.
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Experience in collecting information through research and interviews.
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Experience in convincing and chasing stakeholders in an international environment.
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Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills, command of the Dutch language is a plus.
Skills
You are a team player, self-starting with excellent communication, interpersonal, coordination, and problem-solving skills. You are able to interact with all levels amongst other users, engineers, executives and senior managers. You possess a high level of initiative, accountability, professional diligence and attention to detail as well as:
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and assignments.
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Analytical, precise, tenacious, autonomous.
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Capable to digest large amounts of new information quickly, and derive key security vulnerabilities.
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Able to hold your own and defend your position in a flexible / changing and demanding environment.
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Ability to mitigate and overcome organizational resistance.
Other Information
ASML creates the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We provide state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to develop your talents, international career opportunities, a stimulating and inspiring environment, and most of all, the dedication of a company that recognizes and rewards extraordinary performance.
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Valid industry certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are a plus.
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Experience in vulnerability management in Workplace, Databases, Cloud & Container environment is a plus.
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Experience in security standards like ISO 27001, NIST-800 or equivalent are a plus.
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Preferable experience and/or knowledge of working with Agile SAFe.
For this role we also are willing to talk to people who have less and/or more experience to learn if there is a potential fit. If you are you interested, please apply with your CV and cover letter, detailing your motivation for this position.
This role is positioned within the Infrastructure Security team within Expertise Security which is part of the Risk & Business Assurance department of ASML Corporate. We at ASML enable groundbreaking technology to solve some of humanity’s toughest challenges. Together with our partners, we provide leading patterning solutions that drive the advancement of microchips.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Diversity and inclusion
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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
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ASML Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASML and has not been reviewed or approved by ASML.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and employer‑funded to a significant degree, with multiple plan options plus mental health and wellness resources. Complementary offerings like onsite/virtual care, HSA contributions, and a gym subsidy strengthen the overall medical package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, IVF coverage, and practical supports like lactation rooms and milk‑shipment for travel. These provisions indicate substantial caregiving support across life stages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off can reach a high ceiling when combining vacation and company holidays, with accruals increasing by tenure. Flexible workplace policies and a vacation sell‑back option add usability to the time‑off program.
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ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations across Europe, Asia and the US. Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering. Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.







