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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cyber Security Awareness Consultant - Financial Services - **Company:** Ernst & Young - **Location:** Diegem (Machelen), Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Phishing, Information Technology - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.ey.com/talentcommunity/apply/1196113801/?locale=en_GB ## About the Role This role requires a combination of strong technical knowledge, communication skills and creativity. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Management, or related major. * A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in security awareness, cyber culture management or cyber training. * Language Proficiency: Fluency in Dutch or French, along with proficient business English, to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and clients. * Preferred: certifications such as CISSP, COMPTIA+, CISM, CRISC, SSAP, CSAP… * A passion for the human factor in security. * A passion for educating and empowering employees against digital threats. * Strong understanding of the basics of cyber security, social engineering techniques, human vulnerabilities, phishing attacks. * Ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple yet impactful manner and linking cyber security to the corporate strategy. * 'Marketing-minded': Creativity and imagination, capacity of coming up with new ways of delivering the message in engaging and innovative ways. * Gamification (gamifying the learning experience). * Ability to constantly stay up to date with the evolving cyber threat landscape and latest developments in the fields of cyber security and learning science. * A talent for behavioral change. * Preferred: familiarity with content-creating and content-editing tools. * High achiever, team player, quality-oriented, enthusiastic, people person. * General consulting: appetite for client work, presentation skills, ability to work independently and in teams. ## Description * Design, develop and implement security awareness roadmaps tailored to the organization's unique environment with engaging and informative initiatives, both towards all employees and specific target groups. * Create engaging content to ensure that the message is heard and applied in diverse and original forms (e.g. articles, posters, board games, videos, flyers, learning modules, etc.). * Conduct security awareness maturity assessments to evaluate the current situation awareness levels and identify areas of vulnerabilities based on an existing maturity framework. * Monitor and measure the effectiveness of the security awareness initiatives in place through engagement and behavioral metrics. * Organize security events. * Convey technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives. * Stay current with the latest technological developments, human threats and developments in behavioral science., * You will be part of a leading global professional services firm. * You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible. * You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services. * You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment. * We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities. * While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? 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