Digital Risk Officer & Security Architect – Cyber & NIS2 Compliance
Digital
Architecture
Advanced (5+)
- Location
- Melle, East Flanders
- Work type
- Consultancy
- Work model
- Fulltime
Our client, a leading entity in the utilities and infrastructure sector, is looking for a specialist to join their Digital Security & Risk Office. This role centers on the formal monitoring and management of digital risks across a broad landscape while collaborating with numerous risk owners. The position requires a deep understanding of security standards to translate theoretical guidelines into robust, practical architectures for IT, OT, and IoT environments.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, manage, and report on digital risks in collaboration with over twenty risk owners.
- Create implementable security architectures designed to withstand modern cyber threats.
- Perform detailed risk analyses and facilitate threat modeling exercises for diverse projects.
- Convert high-level security and privacy policies into technical architectural designs.
- Implement international security standards across IT, OT, and IoT systems.
- Act as the primary coordinator for risk and security between various technical and business stakeholders.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a risk manager within complex digital landscapes of more than 5000 users.
- 5+ years of expertise in IT, IoT, Cloud, and OT security architectures.
- You bring proven experience managing cybersecurity risks specifically for NIS2 essential entities.
- You possess deep knowledge of NIS2 and GDPR legislation and its application in digital environments.
- You have extensive experience with risk management standards such as ISO/IEC 27005.
- You bring a thorough understanding of ISO 27001 and ISO 27002, supported by certifications like CISM or CISSP.
- You have experience protecting information and transport across Azure cloud, on-premises systems, and web applications.
- You possess knowledge of secure software development (SDLC) and ITIL frameworks.
- You bring familiarity with Artificial Intelligence management frameworks such as ISO 42001.
- You are an excellent communicator and are fluent in Dutch at a C2 level.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with procurement dossiers in accordance with public procurement legislation.
Offer
- Start date: 21/05/2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Work regime: Full-time
- Location: Melle
- Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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