Title: Senior Digital Risk Officer & Security Architect Preferred start date: 21/05/2026 Preferred end date: 21/05/2027Location: Brussels 50% onsiteAs a Digital Security & Risk Officer, you translate the validated guidelines from the CISO & DPO into concrete security architectures.Candidates must be able to bridge the gap between theory and practice; excellent communicationskills are therefore a MUST. The Senior Digital Risk Officer & Security Architect acts as the “risk & security” glue between the various stakeholders.Scope of the AssignmentMonitor and manage digital risks within the landscape, in close collaboration with 20+ risk owners Follow up on the implementation of validated control measures Strong team player; ability to collaborate within a large digital ecosystem (experience in companies with more than 200 ICT professionals is a plus) Ability to work independently Strong communication skills Possess a solid professional network to consult on security challenges when neededProven experience as a risk manager in complex digital environmentsMust have – 5 years – Senior level Proven experience in the creation, management, and handling of cybersecurity risks for a NIS2 essential entityMust have – Yes Proven experience in a similar business context (number of users > 5000)Must have – Yes Proven experience with IT, IoT, Cloud & OT securityMust have – 5 years – Senior level Proven experience with risk management (e.G., application of ISO/IEC 27005)Must have – Yes Candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills during the interview to manage digital risks with stakeholdersMust have – Yes Knowledge of ISO27001 & ISO27002 security concepts, demonstrated through relevant cybersecurity certificates (CISM/CISSP/...)Must have Knowledge of NIS2 & GDPR legislation and experience applying it in digital environmentsMust have – Yes Language requirement: Dutch at European CEFR level C2Must have – Yes Additional (Preferred) RequirementsExperience in protecting information (processing, transport, storage) in on-prem and (Azure) cloud environments, apps, web applications, etc.Should have – Yes Proven knowledge and experience with ITILShould have – Yes Knowledge of secure software development methods and SDLCShould have – Yes Knowledge of an artificial intelligence management framework (e.G., ISO42001), demonstrated through AI training historyShould have – Yes Experience with procurement processes in accordance with public procurement legislationNice to have – Yes