Senior Security Consultant

Our client, operating as an international IT & Teleco provider, is looking for a CISO or GRC-as-a-Service Freelance consultant to work on a long-term mission.

You will find yourself in an environment where security is not a side issue, but core business. You will become part of a powerful ecosystem: a team of top experts, ranging from strategic profiles to operational experts, supported by an enormously broad security portfolio.

Your role:

• The strategic guide for our customers a Customer-facing CISO , you are the strategic conscience and trusted advisor of our customers.
• You are not operating the controls yourself, but you help determine the course.
• You translate complex cyber threats into clear board-level language and help think about how cybersecurity can support our customers' business strategy.
• Whether it concerns a managed security service, a CISO or GRC-as-a-Service role , or consultancy, you ensure that our customers are relieved of their concerns as much as possible in a constantly evolving security landscape.
• The technical implementation? For that, you seamlessly coordinate with our specialised security teams and Managed Services.

What will you do?

• Strategy & Roadmap You develop and implement a cybersecurity policy that fits the customer's DNA.
• You outline clear long-term roadmaps.
• You t ranslate abstract strategy into tactical action plans and supervise the execution. High-Level Governance You are the sparring partner at C-level and participate in board meetings and risk committees.
• Y ou set up the security governance (who does what, how do we report?) and ensure cohesion between security, privacy, and business continuity. Risk Management & Compliance You initiate risk analyses (IT, OT, IoT) and make risks understandable for management.
• You guide customers through the landscape of laws and regulations ( such as NIS2) and prepare them for audits and ISO certifications.
• Management of security incidents & Services In the event of serious incidents, you maintain oversight and calm.
• You coordinate the crisis communication while our operational teams close the leak. You advise customers on the optimal use of (our) SOC and monitoring services, and other security services. Impact & Communication You increase security awareness within the organisation and present clear reports on risks and maturity.
• You are the face of security: the central point of contact for all stakeholders.

Who are you?

• You are a bridge builder. You combine in-depth substantive knowledge with the diplomatic skills of a top consultant.
• Expertise in GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS. Strong knowledge of legislation (including NIS2, GDPR) and IT Service Management (ITIL).
• Experience with ICT architectures; knowledge of OT/ICS and IoT is a strong advantage.

Personality & Skills: Strategic thinker :

• You quickly fathom organisations and immediately see where the vulnerabilities and opportunities lie.
• Strong communicator: You speak the language of the board and the language of the engineer.
• You present persuasively and write clearly. Diplomatic & Steadfast: You can handle resistance, dare to push back when necessary, and remain independent in your advice.
• Connector: You enjoy collaborating with our sales, architects, and engineers to build the best solution for the customer.

Language requirements:

• French / Dutch

For further information, please apply or reach out to :

Omid@wilson-sterling.com

+32 (2) 342 052 7