Opportunity for Cybersecurity Engineers

For a client in Antwerp, we are looking for two experienced Cybersecurity Engineers. The focus is on experience with mergers/integrations and cloud infrastructure.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Type of Assignment: Full-time assignment, partly remote

Language Requirement: English

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). The ideal candidate has a strong background in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, especially in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, and Entra ID. This role involves conducting comprehensive cybersecurity assessments throughout the M&A lifecycle, identifying risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed cybersecurity assessments for acquisitions based on a standardized security framework.
• Identify risks in domains such as governance, infrastructure, data protection, applications, and identity and access management.
• Assess cloud environments for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance deviations.
• Analyze security posture using cloud-native tools and third-party solutions.
• Analyze and communicate cyber risks to stakeholders with actionable insights and mitigation strategies.
• Develop detailed risk assessment reports and integrate findings into a risk register.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other global standards.
• Lead integration initiatives to ensure acquired entities comply with group security policies and practices.
• Collaborate with M&A teams, IT groups, and business stakeholders to align cybersecurity priorities.

Required Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of security principles in domains such as infrastructure, networks, data protection, and application security.
• Hands-on experience in assessing and securing cloud and hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to identify risks during the M&A lifecycle.
• Expertise in analyzing and quantifying cyber risks and proposing effective mitigation plans.
• Strong understanding of global standards such as GDPR and their application in M&A scenarios.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain risks and technical concepts to non-technical teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's is a plus).
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity within multinational organizations.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security – Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer are a plus.