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
SeniorJob 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.