Freelance Security Risk Manager – Brussels (Hybrid, 6-Month Contract)
We're currently supporting a major enterprise in Brussels with the search for a seasoned
Freelance Security Risk Manager
to join their
CISO Office
on an initial
6-month contract
. This role will play a key part in strengthening and formalising the organisation's security risk posture, with a focus on governance, compliance, and stakeholder alignment across complex IT environments.
Key Details:
* Role:
Security Risk Manager (Freelance)
* Location:
Brussels –
2 days/week on-site
, remainder remote
* Contract:
6 months (extension possible)
* Start:
ASAP
* Languages:
English (required); French or Dutch is a strong plus
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead and support risk assessments across IT and security domains
* Enhance and operationalise security risk processes in alignment with business needs
* Maintain and evolve the central risk register and risk reporting practices
* Liaise with technical teams and architects to identify and analyse risks
* Contribute to compliance efforts, particularly around
GDPR, ISO 27001
, and
NIS2
* Collaborate with enterprise risk and governance stakeholders
* Support awareness and risk culture initiatives across the organisation
Your Profile:
* 15+ years' experience in IT
, with
10+ years
in security risk, governance, or compliance roles
* Strong knowledge of
risk assessment
,
security frameworks
, and regulatory environments (GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001)
* Experience working in or with
CISO Offices
and
Enterprise Risk functions
* Familiar with tools and practices such as risk scoring models, PCP, VM, CCB, and SOP design
* Broad understanding of cloud and infrastructure security domains
* Clear communicator with proven stakeholder engagement skills
* Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch is a strong advantage