Security Accreditation & Risk Assessment Engineer

Jobtailor; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor seeks a Security Accreditation Specialist to shape governance and security posture across programs. You will lead risk assessments, advise on accreditation requirements, and coordinate with boards to ensure timely compliance.

Ideal candidates bring a degree or equivalent, CISSP/CISA credentials, and experience in international or military-civilian collaboration. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; two years in related work.
• Six years of progressive experience may substitute the degree.
• Two years in each area: major acquisition accreditation, risk assessment methods, and security design/implementation.
• Knowledge of security policy framework and directives.
• Experience in international environments with military and civilian colleagues.
• Certifications such as CISA or CISSP are preferred.
• Proficient in defending risk positions in writing and before a board.
• Security clearance is required; role title indicates clearance.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to solution architecture by identifying applicable security directives.
• Advise on physical, procedural and technical security controls and explain their purpose.
• Run security risk assessments for communication and information systems, covering threats, vulnerabilities, residual risk and mitigations.
• Identify risks created by candidate technical architectures and propose alternatives or countermeasures.
• Scope, define and prioritise accreditation requirements to agreed standards, documenting the evidence.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Advise project and system managers throughout the system lifecycle, including proposals and invitations to bid.
• Plan, request and manage accreditation documentation, including system descriptions, accreditation plans, risk assessment reports, security requirement statements, operating procedures, and test and verification plans.
• Witness security testing and agree remediation plans with the accrediting authority.
• Build working relationships with accreditation boards, national authorities, system operating authorities and internal support teams.
• Represent the organisation on accreditation matters.

Connaissances

Security risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Accreditation guidance

Formation

Bachelor's degree

CISA certification

CISSP certification

Description du poste

Jobtailor seeks a Security Accreditation Specialist to shape governance and security posture across programs. You will lead risk assessments, advise on accreditation requirements, and coordinate with boards to ensure timely compliance.

Ideal candidates bring a degree or equivalent, CISSP/CISA credentials, and experience in international or military-civilian collaboration. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.