Security Specialist

A job at Proximus? You'll find that everything revolves around the idea 'Think Possible'. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter.

• Define and update security policies and the security framework, with the aim to manage risk, to meet legal and regulatory requirements while ensuring that the business strategy and objectives can be implemented through the cybersecurity strategy.
• Define and document appropriate security controls, security guidelines and baselines for new technologies and environments in collaboration with enterprise security architects and security officers.
• Participate in the definition and execution of the implementation of cybersecurity processes and methodologies (e.g., risk management, compliance management, …).
• Report on business risks and make recommendations to the Risk Management Committee.
• Monitor compliance and act on non-compliances. Guide stakeholders in their request for exceptions to security policies and report to the adequate decision body (PLT's and Risk Management Committee).
• Oversee the cybersecurity processes and compliance of Proximus subsidiaries at Group level, measure KPIs and provide guidance on improvement opportunities. Report high risks of subsidiaries to the Proximus Risk Management Committee
• Develop and maintain regulatory and legal knowledge with Group Corporate Affairs colleagues and ensure proactive auditability (BIPT, ISO27001, etc.).
• Drive the execution of projects from the Cyber Security program (as delegate of the Business Sponsor).
• Develop and maintain an extensive network of relationships with external stakeholders (government authorities, telecom industry authorities, telecom sector, other sectors, subject matter experts, suppliers, etc.).
• Provide support to the end users, upon request, during the implementation of security requirements.

• You are passionate about cybersecurity and how it enables business strategy.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, mixing collaboration & communication skills, constructive assertiveness, and negotiation skills to convince other stakeholders.
• You are open minded, bring security in a positive manner and are always trying to find solutions. Your approach is cartesian and pragmatic.
• You have a Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science or in Cyber Security (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in security dealing with multiple security domains (technologies, applications, services) and activities (concepts, policies, practices, procedures) preferably in a large organization.
• You have an extensive understanding of security concepts, security domains and security tools, their implementation/usage in large IT and Telco environments (on-premises or in the cloud).
• You have a strong ability to detect security risks, propose/assess how to minimize them and communicate them clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certification(s) like CISSP, CISM, CISA, SABSA, ISO27k Lead Auditor, ISO27k Lead Implementer, … is(are) a plus.
• Language skills: Fluent in English with a good knowledge of French and/or Dutch. Excellent writing skills in English to be able to deliver clear and concise artefacts.

Naturally we have a competitive salary package for you. But there is so much more!

• We are 100% Belgian. So we make decisions in three languages. And all at the same time if you like!
• We are open to everyone: M, W, X, and in fact all the other letters of the alphabet.
• We encourage personal growth. At the Proximus Academy, you won't even want to miss a session.
• We are, of course, committed to sustainability. What else did you think?
• We firmly believe that working together is important, but that having fun together is even more so. That is why we regularly organise fun activities. (Please let us know if you have a talent for playing Santa Claus!)
• We believe in responsibility. Also in yours. For example, you can take it to launch your own initiatives.
• We put our customers first. And because we are all customers somewhere, you already know what that means. That's good.
• And the ever-important work-life balance? We keep it in the right place.