Senior IT Security Specialist – Phishing Awareness Job ID JP054329
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior IT Security Specialist Phishing Awareness & Cybersecurity Program
Overview
We are seeking a Senior IT Security Specialist to design implement and manage an enterprise-wide phishing awareness and cybersecurity education program. The role focuses on developing a long-term awareness strategy conducting phishing simulation campaigns measuring security maturity and strengthening the organizations cyber resilience within a Microsoft 365 environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the current cybersecurity awareness maturity and phishing risk landscape.
- Define and implement a phishing awareness strategy covering a 1224 month period.
- Design and manage phishing simulation campaigns including scenarios target audiences and difficulty levels.
- Develop communication and awareness plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Establish KPIs maturity metrics dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
- Execute end-to-end phishing campaigns including planning configuration deployment analysis and reporting.
- Analyze campaign results and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Deliver knowledge transfer and training to ensure long-term internal ownership of awareness initiatives.
- Support cybersecurity best practices aligned with security governance and compliance requirements.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Cybersecurity Awareness and Phishing Simulation Programs.
- Expertise in Microsoft Defender and Microsoft 365 security capabilities.
- Experience with cybersecurity analytics reporting and KPI development.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 and security governance frameworks.
- Strong change management and communication skills.
- Experience designing and delivering security awareness initiatives across diverse user populations.
Profile
- Customer- and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate technical security concepts into engaging awareness campaigns.
- Strong organizational and project execution capabilities.
Languages
- Dutch or French: Native or bilingual proficiency.
- English: Professional proficiency is an asset.
Work Setup
- Hybrid working model.
- Onsite presence required 23 days per week.
- Location: Brussels.