About the role
Our client, an established financial institution in Belgium, is looking for a Senior IT Security Officer to strengthen its First Line of Defence IT Security team. In this role, you'll contribute both deep technical expertise and organisational know-how, helping the team grow in maturity across its different security domains.
Your responsibilities
- Play a transversal role within the IT Security team, supporting capabilities such as Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Security Projects.
- Act as a technical reference for fellow Security Officers, sharing your experience and expertise to help them succeed.
- Bring structure and organisational best practices to the team, raising the maturity of each security pillar.
- Represent the organisation in technical discussions, both internally with other IT teams and externally with third-party suppliers.
Your profile
Technical skills
- Extensive, hands-on knowledge of IT security
- Proven experience improving Incident Management processes
- Solid knowledge of system hardening and vulnerability management
- Experience in Security Governance
Soft skills
- Highly organised, with a natural talent for creating structure
- Excellent interpersonal skills; you build trust and collaborate easily
- Project management experience
- A strong eye for detail
- Able to identify process gaps and drive improvements
What's in it for you
- A senior, high-impact role in a team with a clear ambition to mature
- Variety across multiple security domains rather than a single silo
- The opportunity to shape processes and mentor colleagues
