IT & Cyber Risk Management Advisor

OPTIMUS IT SERVICES
Brussels, Belgium
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Brussels, Belgium

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
IT Management
Release Management
Software Engineering
Information Security Management System
Software Security
Cyber Threat Analysis

Job description

  • Support and monitor IT and Cyber Security risks across Business Units, Functions, Tribes, and Agile teams.
  • Perform quality assurance throughout the entire IT and Cyber risk lifecycle, from identification and assessment to treatment and closure.
  • Conduct IT and Cyber Security risk assessments for applications, projects, third parties, and Shadow IT environments.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on IT and Cyber Risk Management to IT and Business stakeholders.
  • Identify, evaluate, and recommend risk mitigation measures to reduce operational and cyber security risks.
  • Monitor risk treatment plans and ensure alignment with organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
  • Report IT and Cyber Security risks, key risk indicators, and overall risk posture to management and Cyber Security teams.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT Risk Management methodologies, processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with Information Security policies, control frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security governance and operational resilience.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in IT Risk Management, Cyber Security, Information Security, or Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
  • Strong experience linking Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) with IT Risk Management processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of IT Risk Management, Cyber Security Governance, and Operational Risk Management.
  • Experience with control frameworks, risk assessments, and audit methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Cloud Security, including AWS, SaaS, and Hosted Service Providers (HSP).
  • Strong understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and application security best practices.
  • Experience in Release Management, Change Management, Incident Management, and Testing processes.
  • Knowledge of Agile environments and IT governance practices.
  • Experience in the Banking or Financial Services sector is an advantage.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIPP, or CCSK are preferred.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Results-oriented, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

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