We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Lead to join our client's site and take ownership of cyber security compliance in a complex, regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you combine project coordination with technical execution, ensuring systems remain secure, compliant, and future-proof in an evolving threat landscape.
Role & Responsibilities
In this position, you act as the central point of contact for cyber security at site level, bridging local operations and central Digital & Cyber Security stakeholders. You ensure compliance targets are met while maintaining the flexibility to reprioritize based on emerging risks.
Your responsibilities include:
Leading cyber security compliance initiatives across infrastructure and systems, safeguarding KPI performance
Building and managing a structured remediation portfolio (lifecycle management, obsolescence, data quality), continuously reassessing priorities based on risk exposure
Coordinating remediation and improvement projects, balancing planned activities with reactive incident response
Collaborating with management, project teams, suppliers, and partners to align security measures with business objectives
Embedding security-by-design principles into new Digital and Operational initiatives
Defining clear reporting structures and rapid escalation mechanisms for critical vulnerabilities
You ensure that Digital standards are consistently applied across Digital, Automation, Smart Factory, and Quality domains within our client's environment.
Hands-on Technical & Operational Tasks
Alongside leadership responsibilities, you remain actively involved in technical execution:
Planning and performing system maintenance, patching, hardening, and remediation activities
Managing antivirus updates, monitoring tool deployments, and infrastructure protection measures
Addressing Active Directory non-compliance (e.g., with AD monitoring tools such as Alsid or similar solutions)
Acting swiftly on threat intelligence alerts and security incidents, reprioritizing work when required
Maintaining a complete and accurate asset inventory, including obsolete and orphan systems, and defining structured remediation plans (e.g., via Jira and CMDB tools such as ServiceNow)
Developing and maintaining procedures and work instructions, incorporating lessons learned from incidents
You take ownership of compliance results and operate independently, even in high-pressure situations.
Profile & Expertise
Our client is seeking a senior professional with a strong mix of governance insight and technical depth:
Solid expertise in Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 7, 10, Server 2016/2019/2022); MCSE is a plus
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, remote administration, Active Directory, and client-server architectures
Experience with firewalls and cyber security tooling (e.g., endpoint protection, patch management, hardening tools such as BIT9, FireEye, SentinelOne, Symantec, SCCM)
Familiarity with vulnerability management and threat intelligence processes
Experience with asset lifecycle management and obsolescence planning
Knowledge of regulated environments (GMP, GAMP5, CFR21 Part11) is an asset
Proven experience managing small- to mid-sized Digital or infrastructure projects, ideally in a regulated industry
You are analytical, structured, and solution-oriented, capable of building sustainable remediation roadmaps while remaining agile when critical issues arise.
Communication & Working Style
Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus)
Comfortable engaging with both technical specialists and senior management
Able to switch efficiently between long-term planning and urgent incident handling
Proactive, hands-on, and resilient under pressure
Strong organizational skills with the ability to reshuffle priorities quickly
Willing to take full ownership of outcomes and share knowledge within the team