For a client, we are seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to join our team on a project basis.

Start Date: 10/02/2025
End Date: 31/12/2026
Location: Brussel
On-site Requirements: 3 days per week on-site in Brussels

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Point of Contact (POC) for business units on all security-related matters.
• Drive the adoption of security-by-design principles.
• Manage risk assessments and support the formulation of mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities.
• Lead and support the implementation of critical security projects, such as Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Respond to security incidents, ensuring efficient issue resolution.

Technical Expertise:

• Solid technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, including Firewalls (FW), Proxy Servers, DNS, and Active Directory (AD).
• Familiarity with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure and Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions and associated tools such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Network Detection and Response (NDR).

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure (minimum 8 years).
• Proven experience in Project Support, advising on Security topics and Security by design (minimum 4 years).
• Experience with Business Continuity Planning (BCP) / Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) in IT & OT.
• Experience with Risk Assessment Frameworks.
• Experience with Secure Software Development Life Cycle (S-SDLC) implementation.

Desired Skills and Certifications:

• Knowledge of GDPR and NIS2 legislation.
• Proven experience in a security role or with security standards (ISO27001, NIST, CIS controls, etc.).
• Experience with incident response.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluent in Dutch or French.
• Fluent in English.
• Good level in the second language (French/Dutch) is a plus.