Senior IT Security Officer

Our client, an established financial institution in Belgium, is looking for a Senior IT Security Officer to strengthen its First Line of Defence IT Security team. In this role, you'll contribute both deep technical expertise and organisational know-how, helping the team grow in maturity across its different security domains.

Responsibilities: Play a transversal role within the IT Security team, supporting capabilities such as Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Hardening, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Security Projects. Act as a technical reference for fellow Security Officers, sharing your experience and expertise to help them succeed. Bring structure and organisational best practices to the team, raising the maturity of each security pillar. Represent the organisation in technical discussions, both internally with other IT teams and externally with third-party suppliers.

Technical skills: Extensive, hands-on knowledge of IT security; Proven experience improving Incident Management processes; Solid knowledge of system hardening and vulnerability management; Experience in Security Governance.

Soft skills: Highly organised, with a natural talent for creating structure; Excellent interpersonal skills; you build trust and collaborate easily; Project management experience; A strong eye for detail; Able to identify process gaps and drive improvements.

Offer: A senior, high-impact role in a team with a clear ambition to mature; Variety across multiple security domains rather than a single silo; The opportunity to shape processes and mentor colleagues.