Senior Security Advisor

At customer site, Flexible
Security, Consultancy
Professional, Freelancer
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Cegeka is number 1 for Security in the annual Whitelane Research! Our team of enthusiastic and driven Security professionals is looking for new colleagues! Have you been bitten by the Security virus and do you enjoy advising clients?

  • You will be part of an international team of Security Advisors (+/- 20 people spread over Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania & Italy) and form an important link between the clients and the Cegeka teams when it comes to Information Security & Cybersecurity
  • You support the Cegeka teams in the day-to-day operational security activities by providing advice regarding security
  • You analyse and report results from vulnerability scans and the Cegeka SOC monitoring services, you advise on mitigating and/or compensating measures and improvements
  • You are the driving force behind the continuous development of our customers' security processes
  • You know how to adequately understand customer risks. You translate the security requirements into an action plan and advise the clients and Cegeka teams in the application of these security requirements
  • You are a sounding board within Cegeka and you actively contribute to corporate security awareness (communicating vision, support, advice) to project teams, programmes and management.
  • You perform general assessments at clients according to the Continuous Security Advisory Framework (CSAF), based on standards such as ISO27001 and CIS Controls. You make the report of this and present the conclusions to the clients concerned.

What you need to succeed:

  • You have at least 4 years of experience in a Cybersecurity oriented function (e.g. as advisor, consultant, analyst, information security officer, ...)
  • You have a bachelor/master degree or equivalent through experience
  • You have a good knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST or ISO27001. Knowledge of CIS Controls is a plus
  • CISSP and/or CISM certification and other relevant certification is a plus
  • You have a hands-on and proactive mindset
  • You have a 'can-do' mentality and are flexible to accommodate different customers, technologies and services
  • You have broad expertise and include knowledge and experience with SOC/SIEM environments, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Vulnerability Management
  • You have strong communication and presentation skills
  • You are able to communicate with different stakeholders within an organisation (e.g. CISO, IT Manager, engineering teams, ...)
  • Depending on where you live, you can work in our offices in Hasselt, Leuven, Ghent or Antwerp in combination with work from home.  You will also occasionally work at our customers' premises
  • You have a perfect knowledge of Dutch and English.

What are we offering:

  • You will be joining a true Top Employer including more than 150 Security professionals!
  • To stay ahead in the rapidly changing Cyber Security world, you can participate in our Security Academy: 13 role-based learning paths including certification from technology providers such as Fortinet, CrowdStrike, Vectra, Cisco, Microsoft, CyberArk, Splunk, Tenable and topics such as Security Consultancy, Security Operations and Identity & Access Management
  • Cegeka proves year after year in the Whitelane Research that we are a reliable and leading partner in the field of IT services for Security (third year in a row), Application Services and Cloud & Infrastructure.
  • We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
  • A market-based wage supplemented with fringe benefits. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
  • Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
  • A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, monthly happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
  • Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
  • We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard
  • Would you like to join as a freelancer? In that case, we offer you a market-based daily rate and a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

Aspire to more: our promise to you!

At Cegeka, you have every opportunity to further develop yourself as a professional. Together, we achieve what you truly want to mean for our customers and colleagues. We warmly invite you to grow with us through an unparalleled variety of challenging and meaningful IT projects. Leave your mark on projects for high-profile clients where we truly make a difference. Aspire to more.


Intense, enjoyable, and deeply committed—that’s how we work, always together, in close cooperation with colleagues and clients. All within a culture driven by our core values: ownership, personal development, respect, and authenticity. Join us in shaping the next phase of a successful, fast-growing, and innovative international IT company.

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