Cybersecurity Engineer Location : Antwerp (partially remote)
January 2026 - full time
Language : English
For a long-term assignment, we are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer / Specialist – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) with solid experience in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks in all areas, particularly in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, and Entra ID.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud security, governance, risk management, and post-merger integration strategies. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect the organization's investments and ensure the smooth integration of acquired entities.
Cybersecurity Assessments for M&A
Conduct detailed cybersecurity assessments during due diligence and post-acquisition phases.
Identify risks across governance, infrastructure, data protection, applications, and identity & access management.
Cloud Security Evaluation
Assess cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Entra ID) for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps.
Use cloud-native tools like Azure Security Center and AWS Security Hub, as well as third-party solutions.
Analyze and communicate cyber risks to stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations.
Ensure adherence to standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other international frameworks.
Verify that cloud and on-premise environments meet security and compliance requirements.
Develop and execute integration roadmaps for IT infrastructure, data, and operations.
Work closely with M&A teams, IT groups, and business stakeholders to align cybersecurity priorities.
Technical Cybersecurity Expertise
Strong knowledge of infrastructure, network security, data protection, and application security.
Hands-on experience assessing and securing cloud and hybrid environments.
Proven ability to identify and manage cybersecurity risks across the full M&A lifecycle.
Expertise in analyzing, quantifying, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
Strong understanding of GDPR and global cybersecurity standards relevant to M&A.
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
Significant cybersecurity experience within multinational environments.
CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, etc.