Freelance Senior Information Security Consultant

ph3Help organisations build security that sticks /h3pCybersecurity shouldn’t be a tickbox. It should be built to last. At Cingulum, we work various critical sectors to improve resilience, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with frameworks like ISO 2700/Cyber Fundamentals and regulations like NIS2. /ppWe're looking for an experienced bSenior Security Consultant /b to join our trusted freelance network. If you’re driven by impact, comfortable leading projects, and ready to coach others while delivering strategic value, you’ll fit right in. /ph3What it’s like to freelance with Cingulum /h3pAs a freelance consultant with Cingulum, you will work closely with our teams and clients. You will also have the opportunity to bring a junior consultant onto projects and mentor them in the Cingulum way of working. /ppWe match your expertise with the right projects, aligned with your skills and availability, so you can focus on what you do best. It’s all about Teamwork /ph3Your role /h3pAs a freelance bSenior Information Security Consultant /b, you’ll work closely with our clients to lead projects that strengthen their cybersecurity posture, prepare them for audits, and build long-term resilience. /ppYour typical day could include: /pullipLead NIS2 or ISO27001 implementation and readiness tracks. /p /li /ulullipDesign governance, risk management, and business continuity frameworks tailored to each client’s needs. /p /li /ulullipAct as a CISO (ad interim or fractional) for clients, offering strategic guidance and oversight. /p /li /ulullipCoach junior consultants, review deliverables, and ensure quality across engagements. /p /li /ulullipSupport external audits or take the lead on internal readiness assessments. /p /li /ulullipMonitor project performance and keep clients aligned on timelines, scope, and impact. /p /li /ulpYou’ll be supported by a dedicated project team, and have access to Cingulum CRANIUM Group’s proven templates, methods, and tooling and we would love to see you at our internal Team Meetings Buildings /ph3What we’re looking for /h3pYou’re a seasoned security expert with a clear head and a collaborative mindset. You know when to lead, when to coach, and when to challenge. /ppYou have: /pullipAt least 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, or risk management. /p /li /ulullipA confident grasp of ISO 27001, CyFun, and related frameworks. /p /li /ulullipStrong stakeholder communication skills, both technical and business-facing. You know when to talk jargon and when to simplify. /p /li /ulullipThe ability to work independently within structured engagements. /p /li /ulullipFluency in bDutch and /b bEnglish /b is required. Professional knowledge of bFrench /b is considered a plus. /p /li /ulpbBonus points if you have: /b /pullipCISM, CIPT, ISO27001 (LI or LA), or NIS2 Lead Implementer certification. /p /li /ulullipExperience working in critical sectors (finance, energy, healthcare, etc.). /p /li /ulullipStrong supplier risk management knowledge aligned with NIS2. /p /li /ulh3Why work with Cingulum? /h3pWe know what experienced freelancers value: clear scope, constructive teamwork, and professional respect. When you join Cingulum, you get all three, plus the chance to shape your own professional knowledge and experience further. /ppHere’s what sets us apart: /pullipbEngagements that matter. /b You’ll work on high-impact projects with clients that value strategic input (not checkbox consultancy). /p /li /ulullipbColleagues, not just contacts. /b Freelancer or not, you’re part of the team where you want to be. We know how to work together, and how to blow off steam together. /p /li /ulullipbResources that lighten your load. /b From templates and training to internal reviews and delivery support, you won’t have to reinvent the wheel thanks to our Centre of Excellence. /p /li /ulullipbAccess to Cingulum's knowledge hubs. /b Use our internal playbooks, join our community events, or scale your skills via CRANIUM Academy and CRANIUM Campus. /p /li /ulpAnd importantly, our freelance model is designed with continuity in mind. If a project wraps, we’ll explore the next opportunity with you, not just say goodbye. /p /p