Overview
Mission: For a senior assignment in Brussels with 50% remote work, we are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Project & Risk Manager. The role is positioned in a highly regulated environment and centres on cyber security delivery, risk management, governance, compliance, identity and credential-related topics, security framework alignment, and audit coordination.
You will lead strategic security initiatives from initiation through to audit-ready closure, while acting as a key point of coordination between security, IT, audit, architecture, external partners and business stakeholders. This position requires a senior professional who combines hands-on delivery with a structured risk mindset and strong stakeholder leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver cyber security and risk management projects end to end, from initiation to closure.
Define and maintain project roadmaps, risk registers, issue logs, budgets and reporting dashboards.
Drive GRC initiatives, including criticality assessments, issue registers, third-party risk input and control mapping.
Coordinate internal and external security audits, including ISAE Type I / II, with structured evidence gathering and remediation follow-up.
Ensure alignment with security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS.
Act as the interface between security teams, IT, audit, architecture, business stakeholders and external parties.
Improve processes and support automation to reduce manual reporting and strengthen traceability.
Profile
Proven experience as a Senior Cyber Security Project Manager, Senior IT Project Manager or Programme Manager in a complex and regulated environment.
Strong background in cyber security, risk management, security governance and compliance.
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder security projects with ownership of scope, budget and delivery.
Hands-on experience with risk registers, criticality assessments, issue tracking and integrated GRC solutions.
Solid audit expertise, including the coordination of internal and external audits and the preparation of audit-ready documentation.
Strong understanding of security framework alignment and control mapping across ISO 27001, NIST and CIS.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with CISO-level stakeholders, audit, architecture, IT and business leadership.
Proven leadership and team coordination capabilities, including guiding cross-functional teams and driving delivery without formal authority.
Structured, analytical and outcome-driven mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement and clear reporting.
Experience within financial institutions, the public sector or EU institutions is considered a strong asset.
Languages
Dutch or French
English
Work location: Brussels / Remote (50%)
Offer
You will be part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged. We will provide you with an enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues. We will work out a career plan with you, with attention and a budget for extra education/certification. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car.
(Freelance is also possible)
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