Requirements: English
Company: Vivid Resourcing
Region: Antwerp , Flanders
Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager (Vulnerability , IAM, Access Control)
Due to increasing audit pressures and a recent series of external and internal security assessments, the organization is scaling up efforts to proactively identify and remediate infrastructure and application-layer vulnerabilities, while also refining its IAM strategy to ensure least-privilege access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and integration with cloud and hybrid systems.
To drive these initiatives from both a governance and delivery perspective, the organization seeks an experienced Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager with strong experience managing compliance-focused IT Security projects in highly regulated environments.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management across Vulnerability Management and IAM workstreams, aligning business, compliance, and IT Security teams.
- Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities (infrastructure and application layers), manage remediation timelines, and track compliance KPIs.
- Oversee IAM program implementation including process improvements in JML (Joiner-Mover-Leaver), RBAC, privilege access reviews, and federated identity.
- Manage 3rd-party vendors and tools to ensure deliverables align with regulatory expectations.
- Organize workshops and steering committees with CISO office, Risk & Compliance, and IT Operations.
- Maintain clear documentation (roadmaps, RAID logs, security control mappings) and produce regular executive-level reporting.
- Ensure alignment with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
Requirements for the Candidate
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management with at least 3+ years in Cybersecurity-related projects within financial or similarly regulated industries.
- Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance mandates (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, DORA), and vulnerability/risk management best practices.
- IAM Expertise: Familiarity with Identity Governance tools (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk) and concepts such as SSO, MFA, RBAC, and Zero Trust.
- Tools & Tech: Practical knowledge of vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Qualys), reporting with Power BI or ServiceNow, and secure cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
- Certifications (Bonus): PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification; CISSP, CISM, or similar security credentials are a strong plus.
- Language: English required; Dutch or French is a bonus.
Industry: Finance/Banking
Contract: Freelance
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Antwerp
Contract Length: 12 Months
Onsite Policy: 2/3 Days Per Week
Hours Per Week: 40
Languages: French OR Dutch
If interested, please email your CV to gabriel.toma@vividresourcing.com and Ill try to be in touch as soon as possible.