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Senior Cybersecurity Risk Expert – IT & OT Infrastructure

Digital
Security
Senior (7+)
Location
Brussels, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a prominent organization in the transportation sector, is seeking a senior professional to join their security department. This role focuses on the management and implementation of cybersecurity risk frameworks across both IT and OT environments to ensure organizational resilience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform cybersecurity risk assessments covering IT, OT, IIoT, and application environments.
  • Maintain accurate reporting on identified risks and coordinate remediation activities.
  • Operationalize enterprise risk management, cybersecurity risk management, and third-party risk management frameworks.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to identify potential threats and define effective mitigation strategies.
  • Conduct risk assessments of control processes to ensure alignment with security governance.
  • Identify gaps in existing security processes and propose structural improvements.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and security governance.
  • 3+ years of experience performing IT maturity assessments within large-scale organizations.
  • Proven knowledge of security standards such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
  • You're experienced in navigating complex and regulated environments.
  • You possess a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
  • You are fluent in Dutch or French with professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience performing OT risk assessments.
  • Relevant experience within the transport sector.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP or CEH.

Offer

  • Start date: May 11, 2026.
  • Duration: 8 months (extendable).
  • Location: Brussels.
  • Working model: Hybrid (2 to 3 days onsite per week).
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.
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