Senior ISO 27001 lead implementer – NIS 2 directive

Within our clients’ newly created centre of excellence for AI and Cybersecurity, the mission of the Security Management and CSIRT teams is to protect the company, its customers, its business, its operations and reputation against external and internal threats. You will be fascinated by a highly dynamic environment, the strong collaboration and some deep technical aspects.

Within the Security Management team, we are looking for a Senior ISO 27001 Lead Implementer to reinforce the team. As an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer with a focus on NIS 2 Directive compliance, you build strong relationships with the teams, leading and guiding them through cybersecurity assessments, remediations and audit efforts to achieve NIS2 compliance.

Your Role:

- Provide practical guidance on both technical and non-technical aspects of cybersecurity.

- Provide coaching to teams on how to implement ISO27001 and NIS2 cybersecurity requirements

- Create overarching cybersecurity guidelines, procedures, and standards, and assist teams with their implementation documentation.

- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.

- Conduct high-level architecture review.

- Lead and support teams during the external audit linked to the ISO 27001 certification track.

- Provide training to staff on ISO27001 and NIS2

- Proficient in explaining risks to management, ensuring they fully understand the implications, especially when considering risk acceptance.

- Stay updated with the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and adjust security measures accordingly.

- Understand and apply the legal measures introduced by the NIS 2 Directive.

Your Profile:

- Experienced in translating an ISO27001 ISMS into practice for both technical teams and management.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Can operate with a great deal of autonomy, results-oriented and able to deliver within preset deadlines.

- Proven experience in implementing and maintaining ISO 27001:2022 certification.

- Bachelor’s Bachelor or a Master’s degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science.

- Minimum of 5 years in an information security role, with a focus on ISMS and EU cybersecurity directives.

- Certified ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor.

- In-depth knowledge of the NIS 2 Directive and its implications for cybersecurity and data protection.

- Previous experience in telco domain is highly recommended.

Languages and Location:

- Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French is a plus.

- Based in Belgium hybrid 2 days/week at the office.