Senior Cybersecurity Expert — NIS2 Compliance
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Security
Secondary, Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 7-10
Reference number: 91882

You take the lead in defining and delivering the organisation’s NIS2 compliance roadmap. You work at the intersection of cybersecurity, regulation and enterprise transformation, guiding multidisciplinary teams through a multi-year programme that impacts strategy, technology, governance and operations.

You will:

  • Shape the NIS2 strategy, from gap analysis to roadmap definition, prioritisation and budgeting
  • Lead a cross-functional programme (IT, Legal, Compliance, Business) and coordinate activities end-to-end
  • Ensure alignment with European and national cybersecurity requirements, and embed standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and CIS Controls
  • Oversee the implementation of NIS2 security measures across technology, processes and governance
  • Strengthen incident response, crisis management and regulatory notification procedures
  • Maintain the organisation’s cybersecurity risk register and steer the improvement of detection and response capabilities
  • Manage third-party and supply chain risks, enforcing due diligence and NIS2-aligned controls
  • Engage with regulators and competent authorities when required
  • Drive awareness, communication and training on cybersecurity and NIS2 across all levels
  • Report on progress, risks and decisions to executive leadership and program boards

What are we looking for?

Must-have experience:

  • 7–10+ years in cybersecurity and programme or transformation leadership
  • Demonstrated experience delivering regulatory compliance programmes (e.g. NIS2, GDPR, DORA)
  • Strong expertise in security governance, policies, frameworks and risk management
  • Solid understanding of incident response processes and crisis coordination
  • Experience managing multi-team, multi-stakeholder programmes with executive visibility
  • Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working autonomously, structuring priorities and driving decision-making
  • Experience in public sector or European institutional environments is a strong plus
  • Fluent in French or English (both required at professional level); Dutch is a plus.
Nice-to-have Skills
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP/PRINCE2
  • Familiarity with other EU regulations (Cyber Resilience Act, eIDAS, AI Act)
  • Experience engaging directly with CSIRT/CERT or national regulators
  • Background in highly regulated industries or critical infrastructure

What do we offer?

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Location: Brussels (hybrid, 3 days/week on-site)

Duration: 05/01/2026 - 29/05/2026

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