Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Industry

Engineering & Technology Services

Location

Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Freelance / Contract – Part-Time (50%)

Contract Duration

Initial contract until June 2027 with possible extension up to 36 months total.

About the Role

A leading engineering and technology organization is looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to strengthen its IT and security governance team.

You will play a key role in defining and operationalizing the organization’s information security strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting secure technology and business operations across the enterprise.

This is a strategic yet hands-on position requiring strong stakeholder management, governance expertise, and operational security leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and operationally manage the organization’s information security strategy
• Conduct security risk assessments related to technology implementations and information management
• Establish and maintain information security governance frameworks and processes
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives, including GDPR
• Lead security awareness and training initiatives across the organization
• Define, publish, and monitor compliance with information security policies
• Provide security guidance to operational IT teams, especially around:
  • Application development
  • Change management
  • Technology architecture
• Act as the primary contact for information security and GDPR-related matters with key stakeholders
• Coordinate external security engagements such as penetration testing and audits
• Report security posture, risks, and initiatives to senior management

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in:
  • Information Security
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Information security governance
  • Regulatory standards and privacy compliance
  • ISO 27001 frameworks and security management systems
• Experience building and managing security processes, organizations, and governance structures
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to continue and mature existing security initiatives and strategies
• Professional security certifications are considered a strong advantage
• Experience within complex technical or engineering environments is a plus

Language Requirements

• Dutch and/or French at C2 level
• Strong operational knowledge of the second national language (minimum B2)
• English is considered a plus

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree