Security Architect

Security Architect (Cybersecurity) - Hybrid (Brussels, Belgium)

- Engagement: Long-Term consulting / Contract (full-time)
- Location requirement: Hybrid Work (Brussels, Belgium for onsite)

Overview:

We're hiring an experienced Security Architect to support a major organisation operating in a highly regulated industrial environment. You'll focus on security architecture and cybersecurity risk assessment, helping strengthen security posture, ensure compliance, and reduce operational risk. You'll work closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders, acting as a hands-on security advisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to security architecture activities and the design of secure technical solutions.
• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessments (vulnerabilities, threats, and risk treatment).
• Ensure security principles and compliance requirements are embedded across delivery.
• Apply recognised information security and industrial cybersecurity frameworks in regulated environments.
• Partner with internal teams/stakeholders to provide pragmatic guidance and challenge where needed.
• Support continuous improvement of security architecture and risk management practices.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree in IT / Information Security / IT Risk / related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years in security architecture + risk assessment within rail / transportation or similarly regulated industrial environments.
• CISSP (valid / current).
• Working knowledge and practical use of:
  
  
  
  • ISA/IEC 62443
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • ISO/IEC 42001
  
  
• Strong "security-by-design" mindset and ability to communicate clearly to technical + non-technical audiences.

Languages (make this explicit)

• English: required (professional working proficiency)
• French and/or Dutch: preferred (for day-to-day stakeholder engagement in Belgium)

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate's experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.