Information Technology Governance Consultant
Role :
This position strengthens the security posture of a major European institution. It offers the opportunity to work closely with IT Security Officers, shape secure architectures, and drive compliance across a large international environment. You will influence security practices across multiple projects, support incident response, and embed secure-by-design principles into the organisation's digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
* Maintain and develop security documentation for audits and compliance
* Support drafting of security assessments and secure architecture blueprints
* Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing follow-ups, and remediation tracking
* Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation plans
* Support incident categorisation and response coordination
* Ensure secure application design aligned with policies and standards
* Define and implement security requirements for IT projects
* Promote secure development practices and support DevSecOps collaboration
* Deliver training and security awareness sessions
* Contribute to long-term cybersecurity strategy and access management initiatives
Skills/Must have:
* Strong experience with GDPR, ePrivacy, and NIS2
* Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10
* Secure coding frameworks and cloud security best practices
* Knowledge of ISO 27001. 27002. 27005
* Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing processes
* Strong risk assessment background
* Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Experience delivering training or awareness sessions
* English C1 minimum
* EU nationality or valid EU27 security clearance
* Able to reach Brussels within 2 hours. On site 2 days per week
Benefits :
* Long-term programme (up to 880 days)
* Exposure to large-scale transformation projects
* Work in a mature, international security environment with modern tooling
* Strong professional development within cybersecurity governance. compliance. and architecture
Contract Length: 6 month contract (multiple longer term extensions)
Day Rate: Depending on experience