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# CyberSecurity Awareness Specialist

- **Company:** Synctiv
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Phishing, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/bed13ca80893ec6cb75f21fd478f30cbbb

## About the Role

Strong customer and solution-oriented mindset.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience in Cyber Security
Expertise in Microsoft Defender
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online
Experience with ISO 27001
Strong background in Security Awareness Programs and Phishing Simulations
Experience defining KPIs, reporting frameworks, and maturity models
Expertise in Change Management
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Language Requirements
Native or bilingual proficiency in Dutch or French
English is considered an asset

## Description

For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Senior IT Security Specialist to support the definition and implementation of a comprehensive phishing awareness strategy within a large and complex organization of approximately 10,000 employees.
Working within the Cyber Security Office (CSO) and reporting to the Security Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the organization's security culture and phishing resilience while leveraging the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Assess the current security awareness maturity level based on an initial analysis.
Define and structure a comprehensive phishing awareness strategy covering a 12 to 24-month period.
Design and maintain a catalog of phishing simulation campaigns, including scenarios, difficulty levels, and target audiences.
Contribute to the internal multi-channel communication plan in collaboration with key stakeholders (Cyber Security Office, Internal Communications, etc.).
Define KPIs, maturity indicators, and reporting dashboards to measure campaign effectiveness.
Deliver knowledge transfer sessions to ensure long-term autonomy in managing phishing awareness campaigns.
Manage phishing campaigns end-to-end, including:
Analysis and preparation
Implementation and configuration
Execution
Results collection and reporting
Performance analysis and recommendations


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