Security Architect

Context

The organization is looking for a Security Architect to translate the CISO’s strategic direction into robust and actionable technical solutions. Working under the guidance of the Security Architecture Team Lead, you will help establish an integrated security architecture across IT, OT, cloud, network and IoT environments. Your work will support regulatory compliance, resilience and business continuity within critical services and vital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design, formalize and continuously improve the target security architecture.
  • Embed Security by Design and Privacy by Design principles from the earliest project stages.
  • Define security architecture standards, models and principles aligned with the organization’s strategy.
  • Integrate network, cloud, IT, OT, IoT, ICAM, data and cryptography domains into a coherent architecture.
  • Lead or contribute to security intake processes and architecture committees.
  • Perform technical and architectural risk assessments for projects, infrastructure, business applications and industrial systems.
  • Identify threats, vulnerabilities and attack scenarios, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Maintain a consolidated view of risks across SAP, IT/OT/IoT, AI, access management and application data flows.
  • Develop and update technical security standards in line with CyFun, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIST, NIS2, GDPR and CIS Controls.
  • Support project, IT, OT and business teams with the integration of security requirements.
  • Advise during solution design, technical analysis and RFI/RFP procurement processes.
  • Align ICAM, cryptography, monitoring, detection and response solutions with security objectives and the IT roadmap.
  • Monitor developments in cyber threats, technologies, regulations and governance models.
  • Recommend improvements in detection, response, logging, resilience and identity management.
  • Promote reusable and consistent architectural components and models.

Technical skills

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, IT risk management, information security or an equivalent field.
  • At least five years of experience in cybersecurity architecture or risk assessment within IT, OT or IoT environments.
  • An active CISSP certification.
  • English proficiency at C1 level or higher, both written and spoken.
  • French or Dutch proficiency at C1 level or higher, both written and spoken.
  • Willingness to work on-site at least three days per week.

Should have

  • Strong experience with frameworks and regulations such as CyFun, ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443, NIS2, GDPR and CIS Controls.
  • Experience with SAP integration projects and their associated security requirements.
  • Practical experience conducting Business Impact Analyses, threat modelling, risk assessments and gap analyses.
  • Broad technical knowledge across network, cloud, ICAM, cryptography, monitoring and AI security.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical, business and senior stakeholders.
  • Experience producing assessments, recommendations and measurable security improvements.
  • A high degree of autonomy, responsibility and decision-making capability.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.

Nice to have

  • Additional active certifications such as CCSP, CISM, CISA, CGEIT, ISO 27001 or SABSA.
  • Experience using ArchiMate for security architecture modelling and traceability.
  • Experience supporting RFI or RFP procurement processes.
  • Exposure to security governance committees or coordination with competent authorities.
  • Experience improving architectural reuse, standardization and consistency.

Who we are

Community Consulting goes beyond traditional consulting; it’s all about fostering connections in an atmosphere of trust and confidence.

Transparency & Honesty : We say things as they are. Clear communication for seamless collaboration.

#COMMUNITEAM : Work independently, but never alone. Collective intelligence drives us further, faster.

Total Commitment : Always present, always engaged. We find solutions and make sure everyone moves forward together.

Guaranteed Efficiency : No fluff, just results. We act fast, keep our promises, and deliver top quality.

This is our DNA. This is how we make a difference.

Type

Permanent or Freelance

Contract

Full-time

Location

Brussels

Homeworking

2 days per week

Sector

Public

Keywords

You Career Advisor

Lena Vandecnocke
Lead Talent Management & Business Ops
l.vandecnocke@communityconsulting.be

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