Cybersecurity Specialist

pSmart technologies and stylish design go hand in hand with trust and security. Since the carve-out, Andhers nv is the holding company for two distinct divisions: Niko nv, a production environment for sockets and switches with an IT/OT security profile, and Wygwam, a cloud-native development company building automation systems, premium smart living through MOTIV, scalable control with Niko Home Control, and advanced detection via Niko Sensing. /ppAs our new Cyber Security Specialist, you sit in the CISO's office at Andhers nv and work group-wide. You translate the CISO's strategy and standards into concrete, testable controls, coordinate risk and vulnerability management, and provide independent assurance that controls are effective. Niko IT/OT and Wygwam IT/DevOps remain accountable for implementing and operating them day to day. /ppbWho we are /b /ppAt Niko and Wygwam, both part of Andhers nv, we believe buildings can be more than bricks and walls. With our sockets, (smart) switches, lighting control and home automation, we make homes, offices and hotels more comfortable, safe and energy efficient. For over 100 years, we have been a Belgian pioneer combining technology and design. Today, more than 700 colleagues across Europe are building the future of smart living and working. /ppWill you help us shape that future? /ppbWhat you'll do /b /ppAre you someone who spots risks before others do? Do you thrive on connecting policy to practice and coordinating across teams? In this role, you act as the group's security architect, coordinator and assurance function – not as the person operating every control. /pulliTranslate the CISO's group-wide strategy, standards and risk appetite into concrete, testable controls and evidence requirements. /liliFacilitate risk assessments and threat modelling, and coordinate vulnerability management: prioritize findings, challenge remediation plans and verify closure evidence. Remediation remains with Niko IT/OT and Wygwam IT/DevOps. /liliConduct security design reviews for infrastructure, cloud, applications and OT/production projects, advising on IAM, logging, segmentation, secrets, encryption and recovery. /liliCoordinate SIEM/SOC use cases, triage and escalation criteria with the divisions and external SOC partners, and support incident analysis, forensics and post-incident reviews. /liliProvide assurance over business continuity and disaster recovery by reviewing backup and recovery test evidence; execution remains a divisional IT responsibility. /liliBuild cybersecurity awareness through practical training and workshops.br/Collaborate with Niko IT, Wygwam IT/engineering, management and external partners on audit evidence and the group's NIS2 compliance journey. /liliSupport the CISO with the group risk register, KPI/KRI reporting and control testing, in line with the three-lines-of-defence model. /li /ulh3Profiel /h3pbbr/What you bring /bbr/You're more than just a specialist – you're a proactive coordinator with the drive to make security part of our DNA across two very different business environments. You're curious about new technologies, pragmatic in execution, and resilient under pressure. /pulliA bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.br/Experience in a second-line security role – architecture, risk, governance or assurance – rather than purely hands‑on infrastructure operations. /liliWorking knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2 and cybersecurity best practices. /liliExposure to both classic IT/OT security and cloud-native/DevSecOps practices is a strong asset, given the role spans a production division and a cloud-native division. /liliA relevant certification (e.g. CISSP) is a strong plus. /liliStrong communication and stakeholder-management

skills:
you can explain complex security topics clearly to a production/OT audience and to a software engineering audience alike. /liliAbility to work independently while coordinating across multiple teams and divisions, influencing without owning the underlying technical operations. /liliUp-to-date knowledge of current cybersecurity trends, tools and emerging threats. /liliPragmatic, stress-resistant, and motivated to hit ambitious goals.br/Profound knowledge of Dutch English /li /ulpbbr/What

we offer
/bbr/At Andhers, you'll step into a group-wide role that truly matters. You'll get the freedom to help shape how we secure two very different businesses, while growing your own expertise. /pulliA challenging role where your impact is visible from day one, across both Niko and Wygwam divisions. /liliThe chance to help build the group's security operating model and leave your mark on its security compliance journey. /liliA supportive team culture that values collaboration, trust, and shared success – working closely with the CISO and both divisions' IT leadership. /liliContinuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise in cybersecurity. /liliA competitive salary package with benefits that match your experienc