Cyber Security Engineer

Role: Cybersecurity Governance Specialist

Location: Brussels

Contract Type: 3 months contract + extension

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Governance Specialist to join our client that is in the public sector in Brussels. This role is a 3 months contract position + extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and enhance cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate cyber risk management processes in the context of enterprise risk appetite and internal control frameworks.
• Support the development and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documents, focusing on domains such as cloud computing, communications security, and source code transparency.
• Contribute to the advancement of cybersecurity measures including zero-trust principles, secure communications, and inter-entity risk analyses.
• Define and track key risk indicators (KRIs) to strengthen proactive risk monitoring and reporting.
• Provide expert advice on compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement across cybersecurity governance practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of strategic cybersecurity governance and advanced risk management practices.
• Proven experience in Cybersecurity and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and ITSRM methodology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Recognized certification in Cybersecurity and/or Risk Management (mandatory).

If you are a passionate and dedicated IT Professional looking to join a dynamic and innovative organization, we encourage you to apply