Senior Government Affairs Manager (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Government Affairs Manager (Cybersecurity): Driving strategic engagement and policy advocacy with public sector leaders in the UK and EU with an accent on cloud, AI, and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks. Focus on building professional relationships with policymakers, advising leadership on policy developments, and representing the company in public forums to foster a favorable regulatory environment.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorship.

Company

A rapidly growing cloud security startup empowering organizations to secure their cloud environments and accelerate business growth.

What you will do

• Support the growth of the government affairs program by educating EU and UK policymakers.
• Identify and develop government affairs products for internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on policy developments, strategic planning, and regulatory challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers across the EU and the United Kingdom.
• Manage engagement with third-party influencers, think tanks, and industry associations.
• Represent the company publicly and speak on the record regarding policy priorities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in advocacy, public policy, or government affairs.
• Strong familiarity with technology policy trends in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, and digital trade.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating complex regulatory matters.
• Proven history as a strong influencer with established government contacts.
• Must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to make a significant impact at the fastest-growing software company.
• Collaborative environment working with legal, sales, marketing, and threat intelligence teams.
• Culture that values world-class talent and creative thinking.
• Exposure to a massive, growing market with high-profile Fortune 100 customers.