Overview 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 strengthen and formalise the organisation's security risk posture, with a focus on governance, compliance, and stakeholder alignment across complex IT environments.
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
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
Qualifications
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
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