Security Architect
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Security
Work experience: 7-10
Reference number: 89756
We are looking for a Security Architect to translate strategic security directions into robust technical solutions. You will ensure consistency, regulatory compliance (NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, …), and effectiveness of security measures across IT, OT, cloud, and network environments. The role focuses on designing and maintaining an integrated security architecture that safeguards critical services and infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, formalize, and evolve the target security architecture.
- Define and maintain security standards, models, and principles aligned with frameworks (ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, CyFun, NIST, GDPR).
- Integrate domains such as networks, cloud, IT/OT/IoT, ICAM, cryptography, data protection, and monitoring into a coherent architecture.
- Conduct security and risk assessments for projects, infrastructures, ERP systems (SAP), and IT/OT/IoT environments.
- Provide security input for project design phases, RFI/RFP processes, and procurement activities.
- Ensure secure integration of SAP systems, cloud services, and IT/OT convergence.
- Align and oversee critical components such as ICAM, SIEM/XDR, cryptography, and detection/response solutions.
- Participate in architecture and governance committees, ensuring consistency and traceability of security decisions.
- Monitor new threats, technologies, and regulations, proposing continuous improvements.
- Contribute to coordination with authorities when required, ensuring compliance and resilience.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, risk assessment, or similar roles in hybrid IT/OT/Cloud/IoT/ERP environments.
- Strong knowledge of standards and frameworks: ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, GDPR, NIST, CIS Controls, CyFun.
- Expertise in several of the following:
- Network security, segmentation, Zero Trust, and cloud security
- Secure SAP integration
- ICAM (IAM, PAM, federation, provisioning, access management)
- Cryptography (PKI, key management, authentication)
- SIEM, XDR, logging, monitoring, detection/response
- Secure use of AI and generative models
- Architecture modeling (Archimate or similar)
What do we offer?
Contract type: Freelance/Perm
Workload: 1 FTE (approx. 216 days/year)
Duration: October 2, 2025 – December 31, 2026
Location: Brussels (Anderlecht), hybrid setup possible