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Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager (NIS2)

Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager (NIS2)

Vivid ResourcingLiège, Walloon Region, Belgium
12 dagen geleden
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Freelance NIS2 Cybersecurity Project Manager

What the Project is About

A global high-tech industrial manufacturing organization is undertaking a strategic cybersecurity compliance initiative in line with the new NIS2 directive .

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the end-to-end NIS2 compliance project, aligning with both internal IT / security teams and external regulatory expectations.
  • Coordinate gap assessments and audits in collaboration with internal GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) functions and third-party assessors.
  • Translate legal and regulatory obligations into actionable technical and procedural deliverables.
  • Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans.
  • Organize cross-functional workshops to assess cyber risks, define security controls, and align stakeholders across Security, Infrastructure, and OT / ICS teams.
  • Manage the implementation of key compliance domains such as vulnerability management, business continuity, access control, asset inventory, and incident response.
  • Report to senior stakeholders, including CISO-level executives and Business Unit leadership, with regular updates, KPIs, and risk escalations.
  • Support the formalization of security documentation, including policies, playbooks, training materials, and audit evidence.
  • Oversee third-party risk evaluations and ensure supply chain cybersecurity compliance.
  • Act as a liaison between Legal, IT Security, Infrastructure, and Operational departments for policy alignment and incident response readiness.

Requirements for the Candidate

Experience :

  • Minimum 5 years of IT Project Management experience, with at least 3 years focused on cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience managing projects involving compliance with EU directives or regulations (NIS, GDPR, ISO27001, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of enterprise IT Infrastructure , including networks, data centres, cloud services (Azure / AWS), and endpoint security.
  • Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is highly beneficial.

    • Technology & Skills :

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO27001).
  • Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and identity / access management platforms.
  • Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder environments and coordinating technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to write and present clearly at both technical and executive levels.
  • Proficient in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar).

    • Bonuses :

  • Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
  • Experience with NIS2 implementation in a European multinational context.
  • Knowledge of OT / ICS environments and their unique cybersecurity challenges.

    • Details :

  • Start Date : Immediately
  • Contract Length : 12 Months
  • Contract Type : Freelance
  • Location : Liege
  • Hours Per Week : Full Time
  • Onsite Policy : 2-3 Days Per Week
  • Language : French OR Dutch
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