For a client in Brussels, we are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Period: As soon as possible – 12/31/2025
Work regime: Part-time 4/5
Languages required: Dutch or French and English

Context:
As part of the reinforcement of cybersecurity requirements imposed by the European NIS2 directive, we are looking for a senior consultant for a temporary assignment as CISO. The objective is to benefit from confirmed expertise in cybersecurity for 6 months in order to:

Pilot the start of the NIS2 compliance program.
Structure the foundations of a robust security governance adapted to the hospital sector.
Prepare the transition to a future recruitment of a permanent internal CISO.
Main objective:
Implement and coordinate the NIS2 compliance program, while sustainably structuring information security governance and steering functions.

Missions and responsibilities:
Cybersecurity governance:
Ensure the function of temporary operational CISO.
Clarify cyber roles and responsibilities.
Formalize the necessary policies (ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR).
NIS2 compliance:
Conduct an inventory and a maturity assessment.
Develop a prioritized action plan.
Coordinate internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Risk Management:
Map IT and OT risks.
Update the institutional risk analysis.
Bring security expertise to ongoing projects.
Operational safety steering:
Follow the security audits.
Manage critical incidents.
Recommend or initiate a detection device (SOC, MSSP).
Compliance and awareness:
Work closely with the DPO.
Accompany the IT teams and professions.
Produce the reports expected by management and authorities.
Reporting:
Build a NIS2 dashboard.
Formalize the compliance documents.
Ensure traceability and evidence of implementation.
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience in cybersecurity and the ability to structure and drive complex compliance programs.