CISO Security Architect

Brussels - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CISO Security Architect - Freelance

Duration : 2 years

Location : Brussels (hybrid)

Description :

The Security Architect translates strategic cybersecurity directions into concrete robust technical solutions. This role ensures regulatory compliance (NIS2 GDPR ISO 27001 IEC 62443 etc.) consistency and the effectiveness of security measures across the organization with a focus on critical services and vital infrastructures.

The Security Architect contributes to an integrated security architecture spanning IT OT cloud and network environments leveraging ArchiMate models and frameworks such as CyFun and ISO 27001 to ensure traceability governance resilience and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture

Design formalize and evolve the target security architecture integrating requirements from early project stages (Security by Design Privacy by Design).
Define security architecture standards models and principles aligned with strategic objectives.
Integrate key security domains (network cloud IT/OT/IoT ICAM data cryptography etc.) into a coherent and modular vision.
Lead or participate in security intake processes and architecture committees to ensure alignment with the target architecture.

Risk Management

Conduct technical and architectural risk assessments on projects infrastructures business and support applications and industrial systems.
Identify threats vulnerabilities and attack scenarios and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
Maintain an up-to-date consolidated view of risks across domains including ERP systems (SAP) IT/OT/IoT environments AI usage access management and inter-application data flows.

Standards Compliance and Governance

Contribute to drafting and updating technical security standards ensuring alignment with legal requirements and frameworks (CyFun ISO 27001 IEC 62443 NIST NIS2 GDPR etc.).
Participate in security governance committees to guide technical decisions.
Ensure architectural consistency with internal standards and maintain traceability of decisions.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities as required.

Support and Advisory

Assist project IT OT and business teams in integrating security requirements including in complex environments (SAP integration IT/OT convergence cloud solutions access management).
Provide support during design solution analysis or procurement processes (RFI/RFP).
Ensure alignment of critical architectural components (ICAM detection and response solutions cryptography etc.) with overall security objectives and the IT roadmap.

Continuous Improvement and Technology Monitoring

Stay updated on evolving threats technologies regulations and governance models identifying opportunities for innovation.
Recommend improvements to strengthen security posture including detection and response logging resilience and identity management.
Promote modeling reusability and consistency of architectural components.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field; Masters preferred.
510 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture risk assessment or a related role.
Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch proficiency required.
On-site presence 2 days per week.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Proven experience in hybrid environments (IT OT IoT Cloud ERP).
Strong understanding of regulations standards and frameworks: CyFun ISO 27001 NIST IEC 62443 NIS2 GDPR CIS Controls etc.
Ability to develop and maintain security processes policies and standards aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Broad technical expertise in areas such as:
Network architecture segmentation Zero Trust models Cloud Security
Secure SAP integration
ICAM (IAM IGA PAM federation provisioning physical/logical access management)
Cryptography (PKI key management strong authentication)
XDR SIEM monitoring and auditing
Secure use of AI and generative models
Architecture modeling tools and languages (e.g. ArchiMate)
Certifications:
Highly preferred: CISSP
Other valued certifications: CISM CISA ISO 27001 Lead Implementer SABSA or recognized cybersecurity certifications

Behavioral Competencies

Strong communication synthesis and simplification skills.
Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders (technical teams business units executives).
Structured critical and solution-oriented mindset capable of proposing improvements.
Autonomous rigorous with strong prioritization and change management skills.

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CISO Security Architect - FreelanceDuration : 2 yearsLocation : Brussels (hybrid)Description :The Security Architect translates strategic cybersecurity directions into concrete robust technical solutions. This role ensures regulatory compliance (NIS2 GDPR ISO 27001 IEC 62443 etc.) consistency and th...