Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer Location : Antwerp (partially remote) Start date: January 2026 - full time Language : English Role Overview For a long-term assignment, we are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer / Specialist – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) with solid experience in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks in all areas, particularly in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, and Entra ID. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud security, governance, risk management, and post-merger integration strategies. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to protect the organization's investments and ensure the smooth integration of acquired entities. Key Responsibilities Cybersecurity Assessments for M&A Conduct detailed cybersecurity assessments during due diligence and post-acquisition phases. Identify risks across governance, infrastructure, data protection, applications, and identity & access management. Cloud Security Evaluation Assess cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Entra ID) for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps. Use cloud-native tools like Azure Security Center and AWS Security Hub, as well as third-party solutions. Risk Management & Reporting Analyze and communicate cyber risks to stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations. Produce comprehensive risk assessment reports and integrate findings into the organization's risk register. Compliance & Regulatory Alignment Ensure adherence to standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other international frameworks. Verify that cloud and on-premise environments meet security and compliance requirements. Post-Merger Integration Lead security integration activities to ensure newly acquired entities align with group security policies. Develop and execute integration roadmaps for IT infrastructure, data, and operations. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with M&A teams, IT groups, and business stakeholders to align cybersecurity priorities. Clearly communicate technical risks to non-technical audiences. Required Skills Technical Cybersecurity Expertise Strong knowledge of infrastructure, network security, data protection, and application security. Hands-on experience assessing and securing cloud and hybrid environments. M&A Experience Proven ability to identify and manage cybersecurity risks across the full M&A lifecycle. Understanding of the unique time-sensitive and operational challenges of M&A activities. Risk Management Expertise in analyzing, quantifying, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge Strong understanding of GDPR and global cybersecurity standards relevant to M&A. Communication & Leadership Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical risks simply and clearly. Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus). Significant cybersecurity experience within multinational environments. Relevant certifications are an asset: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, etc.