Job Title: CISOaaS Consultant
Location: Brussels
Start Date: 16/02/2026
End Date: 16/09/2026
Duration: 6 months (with possible extensions)
Role Description:
As a CISOaaS Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting the development of the organization's cybersecurity strategy and ensuring compliance with EU regulations. Your focus will be on risk assessment, strategic roadmap development, regulatory compliance, and hands-on security governance. You will ensure clear communication and actionable deliverables for Senior Management.
Responsibilities:
- Build awareness of cybersecurity risks within the organization.
- Support the development of a multi-year cybersecurity strategy/roadmap aligned with standards and regulatory expectations.
- Provide on-demand advice and expertise on cyber risks and investment priorities.
- Break down complex security requirements in a pragmatic manner.
- Ensure progress through rigorous follow-up of remediation actions and collaborate towards resolution.
- Facilitate collaboration between various departments and third-party service providers.
- Aggregate input into high-quality deliverables for Senior Management, supported by a communication kit.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master's degree with relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC).
- Familiarity with cloud security credentials (e.g., CCSP, Azure/AWS Security Specialty) is a plus.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing enterprise security programs in complex, regulated environments.
- Expertise in EU cyber regulations (DORA, NIS2, EBA/ECB guidelines) and international standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
Business Experience:
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to break down complex issues.
- Strong deductive reasoning and ability to map regulations to security controls.
- Ability to draw conclusions from evidence and assumptions.
Technical Experience:
- Hands-on security guidance in cloud security (AWS/Azure architectures), Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks, SIEM/EDR deployment, threat intelligence integration, and network security.
Soft Skills:
- Effective communication of complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong business acumen and customer-oriented approach.
- Good analytical and synthesis skills.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and a self-starter capable of independent problem-solving.
- Ability to work in a complex environment and overcome setbacks.
Languages:
- French: Fluent
- Dutch: Fluent
- English: Fluent (mandatory)