Mission:

The mission of our client's Cybersecurity department is to deliver best-fit security services and solutions to protect business operations and assets, support the implementation of a flexible information risk management strategy, enhance information security maturity, and develop security architectures aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain enterprise security models, architecture, patterns, and guidelines.
• Support IT architects in developing "secure by-design" application architectures based on security patterns, requirements, and risk analysis.
• Cultivate strong relationships with IT and Business stakeholders to promote long-term cybersecurity goals.
• Contribute to cybersecurity adoption throughout the enterprise and influence security practices through knowledge sharing sessions.
• Assist management in developing strategic vision and roadmap for security services and write high-quality management memos.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of acknowledged professional experience in Information Security.
• Fluent in English and at least one local language.
• Occasional travel to Paris may be required.
• Expected split of 50% on-site and 50% remote work.
• Demonstrable communication and influencing skills (written, verbal, strategic). [mandatory] 
• Deep knowledge of information security topics, particularly in Cloud-native or Cloud-ready components. [mandatory] 
• Experience with architecture models covering business, IT technical, or operational views. [mandatory] 
• Familiarity with security risk assessments, audits, and mitigation plan development. [mandatory] 
• Experience in the banking environment is preferable.
• Good knowledge of information security standards & frameworks (e.g., ISO 2700x, NIST, SANS).
• Familiarity with IT architecture methodologies and structured security architecture methodologies (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA).
• In-depth understanding of threats applicable to Financial Services.

Soft Skills:

• Anticipating technological change
• Understanding of the operation of the company
• Methodical
• Availability
• Continually curious, self-starter, collaborative, proactive, and team player
• Approachable security advocate, promoting security architecture and risk-based approaches
• Integrity and fairness in decision-making
• Willingness to learn continuously and provide constructive feedback
• Success in dynamic and multicultural enterprise environments
• Solution-oriented mindset, willing to explore new approaches to problem-solving.

Details:

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Client: Leading European Financial Institution

Department: Cybersecurity