CISO

Join Mozaik-ICT as CISO on a freelance contract in Charleroi.

• Location: Charleroi

• Responsibilities: NIS2 compliance, risk management, audits, awareness-raising.

• Soft Skills: Leadership, communication, change management, technical popularisation.

• Seniority: 8-10 years' experience

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for updating and ensuring compliance of existing security policies in line with the European NIS2 directive . The role focuses on enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture and governance to ensure resilience against cyber threats and regulatory alignment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Policy Management and Updates:

• Review, update, and formalize the organization’s security policies to meet NIS2 standards.
• Ensure policies are consistent with internal practices and regulatory requirements.

NIS2 Compliance Oversight:

• Implement processes to ensure compliance with the NIS2 directive.
• Conduct regular audits and evaluations to identify and address gaps in compliance.

Risk Analysis and Security Governance:

• Conduct security risk assessments and define corrective actions.
• Develop tools and dashboards to monitor security and compliance performance.

Training and Awareness:

• Deliver training sessions and raise awareness within teams regarding updated security policies.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on compliance progress and risk levels.

Operational Security Management:

• Lead internal and external security audits to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents to minimize impact and ensure lessons learned are applied.

Competencies and Qualifications: Top 5 Competencies:

• NIS2 Compliance Expertise: In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with NIS2 requirements and implementation.
• Policy Management: Proven track record of creating, updating, and managing security policies.
• Risk Management: Strong experience in risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and regulatory reporting.
• Leadership and Communication: Ability to train teams, communicate technical topics effectively, and engage stakeholders.
• Audit and Governance: Experience in conducting security audits and aligning operations with compliance standards.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are strongly preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in information security leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in regulatory compliance (e.g., NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001).

Growth and Skill Enhancement Opportunities: Technical Skills to Develop:

• Automation of compliance audits.
• Integration of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.
• Advanced security architecture for critical systems.
• Development of risk monitoring dashboards.
• Incident management with real-time advanced tools.

Soft Skills to Develop:

• Strategic leadership in cybersecurity.
• Crisis communication for executive leadership.
• Change management within large organizations.
• Simplifying technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Cross-functional team collaboration.

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