Freelance Senior Security Engineer

Il y a 5 jours

Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgique Koda Tech Temps plein 165 000 € - 248 000 € Contrat

Freelance Database Security Engineer | High-Impact New Function | Belgium

We're supporting a major enterprise in the creation of a new Database Security function, offering a rare opportunity to shape security standards, influence strategy, and make a visible impact across the organisation from day one.

This is a highly visible freelance assignment where you'll work closely with security, platform, database, and cloud teams to strengthen the security of critical data platforms across both on-premises and cloud environments.

Key responsibilities:

  • Secure SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-native database platforms
  • Design and implement database security controls, standards, and best practices
  • Drive improvements around access management, RBAC, privileged access, encryption, and key management
  • Enhance logging, monitoring, auditing, and incident detection capabilities
  • Embed security into platform engineering, provisioning, CI/CD, backup, and recovery processes
  • Act as a trusted advisor to technical and business stakeholders

We're looking for:

  • Strong experience in database security across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Expertise in SQL/NoSQL platforms and data security principles
  • Experience with IAM, privileged access, encryption, monitoring, and governance
  • The ability to translate complex risks into practical and scalable security solutions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Fluency in both Dutch and English

Why consider this opportunity?

  • Brand-new role with the opportunity to shape the function
  • High-impact position with strong visibility across the business
  • Strategic programme at the heart of the organisation's data and security agenda
  • Significant exposure to senior technical and business stakeholders
  • Long-term freelance engagement