Cybersecurity Risk Expert - JP053849

Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk Expert
Job ID: JP053849
Application Deadline: 29 April 2026
Duration: 11 May 2026 – 31 December 2026 (8 months, full-time)
Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days onsite per week)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Risk Expert to join an IT Security team responsible for safeguarding IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

In this role, you will focus on assessing, managing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks across IT, OT, and IIoT systems, while ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across IT, OT, IIoT systems, and applications
• Evaluate risks related to system changes, process improvements, and infrastructure evolution
• Maintain and monitor security remediation tracking and reporting
• Support the operationalization of:
  • Enterprise cybersecurity risk management
  • Compliance management
  • Third-party cybersecurity risk management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent view of cybersecurity risks
• Define and recommend risk mitigation strategies and controls
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation of control processes
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in existing processes and propose improvements
• Promote best practices to ensure smooth and secure operations

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Senior-level experience in cybersecurity risk management
• Proven experience within large and complex organizations
• Hands-on experience conducting risk assessments in IT and OT environments
• Experience in regulated or infrastructure-heavy environments (e.g., transportation) is a strong asset

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
  • Cybersecurity risk management frameworks
  • IT security and risk analysis
  • IT maturity assessments
• Solid understanding of:
  • Security standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles
• Experience with:
  • Third-party risk management
  • Compliance and control frameworks
• Relevant certifications:
  • CISSP (preferred)
  • CEH (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement

Languages

• Dutch or French – Native/Bilingual (mandatory)
• English – Professional working proficiency