Requirements: English
Company: Apollo Solutions
Region: Brussels , Brussels
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Freelancer
We are looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our partners team, either on a full-time or freelance basis. As a trusted leader in information security, you will play a critical role in overseeing our clients'' cybersecurity strategies, ensuring robust risk management, and driving compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Security Leadership: Take the lead in developing and executing information security strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring effective governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Risk Management & Cyber Fundamentals: Lead the assessment and management of information security risks using ISO 27001/27002 standards and other cybersecurity frameworks to protect the organizations digital assets.
- Security Maturity & CMMI: Guide clients through the process of assessing and improving their security maturity levels, helping them elevate their cybersecurity practices based on the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework.
- ISMS Management: Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with ISO 27001, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.
- Data Protection & Compliance: Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), ensuring that privacy risks are appropriately addressed and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and NIS2 is maintained.
- Governance & Documentation: Direct the creation of security policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with best practices and ensure consistency across the organization.
- Compliance & Certification: Assist in ISMS compliance assessments and lead efforts to prepare for and achieve ISO 27001 certification, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory standards.
- NIS2 & Regulatory Readiness: Advise clients on preparation for the European NIS2 (Network and Information Systems) Directive, ensuring that the organization is compliant and well-positioned for future regulatory requirements.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in senior information security roles, including strategic leadership in cybersecurity, risk management, and governance.
- Certifications: Certifications such as ISO 27001, CISSP, CISA, CISM, NIS2 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CIPM, or equivalent.
- Skills: Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams and communicate complex security concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
- Soft Skills: A proactive, persuasive, and results-driven leader who can build trust and influence key stakeholders. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities are essential.
- Languages: Fluency in French and/or Dutch is preferred, with professional proficiency in English.
- Industry Experience: Experience in governance for Operational Technology (OT) environments is an asset.
If you are a seasoned cybersecurity leader ready to take on the challenge of being a CISO, we want to hear from you!