Security Architect

Cybersecurity Architect (Freelance)

We are looking for a visionary Lead Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement robust, future-proof security frameworks. This role is fundamental to ensuring that our systems are built with security and privacy at their core, utilizing modern defense-in-depth strategies.

Project Overview

• Role: Cybersecurity Architect
• Type: Freelance / Contractor
• Duration: Long-term project
• Start Date: July 2026
• Capacity: 3 days per week
• Location: Belgium or Luxembourg (EU Nationality Required)

Role Scope & Responsibilities

As the Lead Architect, you will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical security execution, ensuring all ICT infrastructure is resilient by design.

• Security & Privacy by Design: Lead the architectural design of solutions that integrate security and privacy from the initial conceptual phase.
• Secure Infrastructure Design: Design and oversee secure ICT architectures, ensuring high availability and integrity across the enterprise.
• Modern Defense Implementation: Develop and implement advanced security measures, including network segmentation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero-Trust architectures.
• Risk Assessment: Perform systematic threat modeling and comprehensive security design reviews for all new and existing systems.
• Framework Alignment: Align cybersecurity architecture with established enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA) to ensure business-security synchronization.

Key Deliverables

1. Cybersecurity Architecture Diagrams: Detailed visual representations of secure network topologies, data flows, and security control placements.
2. Cybersecurity Requirements Report: Detailed specifications for security controls and technical requirements for new projects.
3. Secure System Acquisition and Development Policy: A governing framework for the secure procurement of third-party systems and internal software development life cycles (SDLC).

Required Qualifications & Skills

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience: Extensive experience in enterprise-level security architecture and a deep understanding of Zero-Trust principles.

Relevant Certifications (One minimum):

• ISACA ITCA (Information Technology Certified Associate)
• CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
• SABSA or TOGAF certifications are highly valued for this role.

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Mastery of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA).
• Strong ability to design scalable security solutions in hybrid (Cloud/On-prem) environments.
• Excellent communication skills to justify architectural decisions to both technical teams and stakeholders.