Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Strategic & Technical Advisory within a Critical IT Environment - Consultantancy or freelance
Location : Brussels | Hybrid Work Model
Full-time | Long-term Assignment
Are you a seasoned Cyber Security Analyst with deep expertise in both infrastructure and application security? Looking to make a strategic impact within a high-stakes, regulated IT environment in the financial sector? This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both the strategic and technical dimensions of security .
You will join a multidisciplinary security team engaged in :
- Security risk assessments
- Compliance and governance (baseline certification)
- Architecture validation
- Security exception management
- Consultancy and automation initiatives
Your Responsibilities
As a senior analyst , you'll take a leading and consultative role across various IT and transformation projects :
Conduct thorough security risk assessments and translate them into actionable requirementsContribute to and validate secure-by-design architectureDefine and coordinate penetration testing and security validation activitiesActively participate in governance processes (e.g. baseline re-certifications, exception boards, dashboards)Document and implement security standards, processes, and best practicesAct as subject matter expert in one or more domains such as :PKI, IAM, application security, secure coding, cryptography, or network securityYour Profile
Degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent through experienceMinimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in enterprise or financial environmentsStrong knowledge of :IAM, PKI, network & platform security, application security, CI / CD security automation, OWASP, SAST / DASTFamiliar with security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, GDPR)Able to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical solutionsLanguages : Professional level of English is required ; Dutch or French is a plusExcellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholdersIndependent, structured, and proactive mindsetWhat You Can Expect
A key role in a secure, highly regulated and socially impactful IT environmentA wide variety of projects focused on digital transformation, automation, and complianceCollaboration with a skilled and experienced teamLong-term engagement with flexible hybrid workingSpace for ownership, initiative, and continuous improvementInterested?
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