Title: Senior Digital Risk Officer & Security Architect
Preferred start date: 21/05/2026
Preferred end date: 21/05/2027
Location: Brussels 50% onsite
As 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 communication skills are therefore a MUST. The Senior Digital Risk Officer & Security Architect acts as the “risk & security” glue between the various stakeholders.
Scope of the Assignment
* Monitor 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 needed
1. Proven experience as a risk manager in complex digital environments
* Must have – 5 years – Senior level
Proven experience in the creation, management, and handling of cybersecurity risks for a NIS2 essential entity
* Must have – Yes
Proven experience in a similar business context (number of users > 5000)
* Must have – Yes
Proven experience with IT, IoT, Cloud & OT security
* Must 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 stakeholders
* Must 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 environments
* Must have – Yes
Language requirement: Dutch at European CEFR level C2
* Must have – Yes
Additional (Preferred) Requirements
Experience 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 ITIL
* Should have – Yes
Knowledge of secure software development methods and SDLC
* Should have – Yes
Knowledge of an artificial intelligence management framework (e.g., ISO42001), demonstrated through AI training history
* Should have – Yes
Experience with procurement processes in accordance with public procurement legislation
* Nice to have – Yes