(Senior) Manager, Cyber Defence

What you will work on: As a (Senior) Manager in our Cyber Defence team, you will act as the technical lead for Microsoft security engagements. You will design, implement and harden security across workplace and cloud environments, strengthen detection and response capabilities, and translate complex technical findings into clear risk language for senior stakeholders. Join our passionate Cyber Defense team
- Design and deliver secure configuration and hardening across Microsoft workplace and Azure cloud environments.
- Implement identity security in Microsoft Entra ID, including conditional access, privileged identity management, identity protection and application-registration hygiene.
- Build and improve controls across Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps and Office, as well as Intune workplace hardening.
- Strengthen Azure security using Defender for Cloud, network and platform controls, and secure landing-zone principles.
- Develop Microsoft Sentinel use cases using KQL, detection engineering, playbooks and automation, and tune detections based on operational performance.
- Translate technical findings into clear risk language for CIOs, CISOs and audit committees.
- Act as the technical anchor for a growing team of engineers and consultants and contribute to proposals and client development. What you need:
- At least 5 years of hands-on Microsoft security experience, with proven delivery across workplace and cloud environments.
- Strong practical knowledge of Entra ID, conditional access, privileged identity management, identity protection and application registrations.
- Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Defender suite, Intune, Defender for Cloud and Azure network and platform security controls.
- Microsoft Sentinel experience, including KQL, detection engineering, playbooks and automation.
- A genuine ability to explain complex technical risk clearly to non-technical senior stakeholders.
- SC-100, SC-200 or AZ-500 certification is an advantage, as is experience in regulated environments, Microsoft Purview, scripting or infrastructure as code.
- Fluency in English and either Dutch or French, and eligibility to work in Belgium without sponsorship.
- Comfort with a client-facing consulting model and willingness to contribute to proposals and client relationships. What can you expect: As a certified Top Employer

we offer
- An attractive remuneration package with a great number of extra-legal benefits (premium electric company car + charging card, net daily and monthly allowances , bonus, a smartphone and many other benefits tailored through our cafeteria plan).
- Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor’s appointment, working from home,…) and the possibility to work from anywhere 20 days per year.
- Comprehensive insurance package including group insurance with full KPMG contributions , hospitalization insurance and optional outpatient options (dental & eye care, medical consultations and registered medication).
- Career development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal goals and aspirations .
- An inclusive, international culture where personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning is fostered.
- A buddy and performance manager to support and guide you throughout your career at KPMG.
- Great team building activities and sport & wellbeing events (Brussels Marathon, Antwerp 10 Miles, 1000 kilometers for KOTK, river clean-ups, plant a tree and many more…) through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.