Expert Cybersecurity

Expert Cybersecurity - 3 months - Oost-Vlaanderen Belgium

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Intro

RELYzIT Talent is seeking an Expert Cybersecurity for a high-impact freelance assignment with our client, a leading healthcare organization in Oost-Vlaanderen. This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital safety and resilience of a vital sector, driving the next phase of cybersecurity maturity. Join a mission-driven environment where your expertise will directly influence the future of secure, people-centric care.

Why This Role Matters

As cyber threats escalate and digital transformation accelerates, robust cybersecurity is essential to safeguard sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted care delivery. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in building a future-proof security operation, guiding our client towards ISO 27001 certification and NIS2 compliance. Your leadership will help protect critical services, empower teams, and set new standards for cyber resilience in healthcare.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and monitoring of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), including policies, processes, procedures, documentation, and review cycles.
• Drive progress towards ISO 27001 certification, ensuring all requirements are met and maintained.
• Identify, analyze, and monitor cybersecurity risks, manage the risk register, and report periodically to relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with ISO 27001, NIS2, and CyberFundamentals (CyFun), preparing and guiding internal and external audits.
• Manage the Statement of Applicability and audit documentation, ensuring continuous audit readiness.
• Maintain and enhance the Incident Response Plan, coordinate security incidents, and ensure proper follow-up on reporting obligations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives, with a focus on security aspects.
• Assess supplier and supply chain risks, ensuring compliance with security requirements from critical partners.
• Direct external security partners and monitor the implementation of vulnerability management, patch management, monitoring, and identity & access management.
• Strengthen security awareness across the organization through targeted training and awareness campaigns.
• Support management and the board with clear, actionable reporting on KPIs, risks, incidents, and cybersecurity progress.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in ICT, business, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in information security, cybersecurity, or ICT risk management.
• Deep knowledge of information security frameworks and standards: ISO 27001, NIS2, CyberFundamentals (CyFun).
• Proven experience with risk management, audits, compliance, and ISMS setup or management.
• Understanding of modern IT environments: infrastructure, cloud, identity, and security services.
• Insight into security operations, vulnerability management, supplier management, and incident management.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor) are a strong asset.
• Analytical, structured, and able to translate complex challenges into actionable solutions.
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to executive leadership.
• Experience in healthcare or with sensitive personal data protection is a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch and proficient in English.

Technical Skills

• Audit Expertise (Advanced)
• CyberFundamentals (Advanced)
• Incident Management (Advanced)
• ISMS (Intermediate)
• ISO 27001 (Advanced)
• NIS2 (Advanced)
• Risk Management (Advanced)
• Security Tooling (Intermediate)

Other Requirements

• Freelance position: 3-month contract, with potential for extension.
• Partial remote work: Onsite presence required at least two fixed days per week (Tuesday and Thursday).
• Availability: 4/5th or full-time engagement possible.
• Location: Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in Dutch (required)
• Good command of English (required)

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