CISO / information Security officer (NIS2 mission)
Title: CISO / Information Security Officer - NIS2 Expert
Estimated duration: 110 days (possible extension until end of 2026)
Location: Brussels - Gare Du Midi - 1st week onsite, then 2 days/week onsite
Mission objective
Support the organization in achieving NIS2 compliance, in accordance with the requirements of the Cyberfundamental Platform of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB).
The CISO/ISO will act as an advisor and provide functional leadership for information security, working closely with a technical provider already selected.
Responsibilities
Act as the main security reference for the NIS2 compliance program
Perform and document risk assessments and define risk treatment plans
Draft, update, and structure security policies, procedures, and guidelines
Advise management and the project team on security governance and strategy
Monitor the compliance work carried out by the external provider
Participate in committees and project meetings, prepare security reporting
Raise awareness among internal teams on security best practices
Ensure documentation, plans, and controls comply with NIS2 requirements
Required skills & experience
Proven experience as CISO, Information Security Officer, or equivalent role
Practical and demonstrated experience in compliance with:
NIS2 (ideal)
or ISO 27001 / NIST
Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
Understanding of IT & security governance frameworks
Strong writing and communication skills
Knowledge of ITSM environments is a plus
Ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams
Autonomy, rigor, and strong communication abilities
Reporting
The consultant will report directly to the Head of IT