Cyber Security Consultant

Senior Security Consultant (Freelance) Location: Onsite, LuxembourgStart Date: January 2026Duration: one yearEligibility: EU Nationality RequiredWork Model: Full onsite presence Overview Our customer is seeking an experienced Senior Security Consultant to support security governance, operational security activities, and advisory tasks within a complex enterprise environment. The consultant will work closely with internal IT security teams, external suppliers, and various business stakeholders to ensure strong security posture, high-quality documentation, and consistent BAU security operations. Key Responsibilities Security Operations & Reporting Analyse security reports (SOC activities, incidents, web filtering, vulnerabilities, remediation, patching, penetration testing, etc.). Support daily security tasks including incident management, user request analysis (software security checks, phishing/spam analysis, etc.). Monitor threat intelligence sources and identify emerging risks relevant to the organisation. Governance, Risk & Compliance Contribute to maturity assessments based on NIST CSF, Essential Eight, or similar frameworks. Assist in preparing quarterly KRI reports. Provide documentation and input for internal/external IT audits. Support internal controls reviews and ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with best security practices. Cloud Security Advisory Advise internal teams on MS365 and Azure security architecture, configuration, and operations. Review and enhance security-related documentation such as policies, processes, procedures, and standards. Documentation & Quality Assurance Develop or improve security requirements, plans, and test cases. Provide quality assurance and act as a point of challenge for technical and documentation deliverables. Prepare draft assessments for data location reviews and related security evaluations. Coordination & BAU Activities Follow up on deliverables with internal teams and third-party security providers. Lead assigned BAU security initiatives, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Support business continuity/disaster recovery preparations and cybersecurity exercises. Assist with administrative tasks such as organising meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing minutes. Key Skills & Experience Strong experience in security governance , risk management, and compliance frameworks. Hands-on knowledge of SOC operations , incident response , and vulnerability management . Solid expertise in MS365 & Azure security (architecture, identity, configuration, operations). Experience reviewing and creating security documentation (policies, procedures, RACI, standards). Exposure to audit support , internal controls frameworks, and KRI/KPI reporting. Ability to analyse threats, emerging risks, and security trends. Experience in BC/DR , cyber exercises, or resilience-focused activities. Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a structured, precise, and documentation-heavy environment. Contract Details Start: January 2026 Duration: 210 days Location: Fully onsite in Luxembourg Eligibility: Must hold EU nationality Engagement: Freelance / Independent Consultant #J-18808-Ljbffr