Afarax is looking for a freelance Security Risk Manager. We need you! The project: Our client in the Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage sector, is seeking an experienced Security Risk Manager to strengthen their team. Your mission: Improve and formalise security risk management processes and procedures, ensuring they are pragmatic, scalable, and aligned with business needs. Conduct and support risk assessments, including identification, documentation, and evaluation of risks across IT and security domains. Propose and track risk responses that are proportionate and effective, ensuring mitigation plans are actionable and monitored. Follow up on action plans defined in the risk response to ensure timely execution and closure. Maintain and continuously improve the central risk register, ensuring it reflects current risk exposure and mitigation status. Collaborate with security architects to collect and analyse identified risks from technical assessments and project reviews. Act as a bridge between the CISO Office and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, ensuring alignment and consistency in risk reporting and governance. Lead and support awareness initiatives to promote a risk-conscious culture across the organisation. Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of NIS2 controls related to risk management, including reporting and documentation. Is this you? 15+ years in IT/security, with 10+ years in Security Risk Management roles. Proven experience in IT risk management, information security, or governance roles. Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements (e.G. NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Ability to design and implement risk management processes, including SOPs, workflows, and reporting mechanisms. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to work across technical and business teams. Experience with risk registers, risk scoring models, and compliance tracking tools. Familiarity with enterprise governance structures and ERM integration. Strong skills across key security domains, including: Network security Cryptography Identity and Access Management (IAM) Cloud security Infrastructure security Business continuity & backup Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to raise awareness and influence decision-makers. Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French is a plus. How afarax supports you? You benefit from our extensive network You will have access to projects that fit your expertise We help and support you throughout your project We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership Check out more projects on: