Security Architect

i4m; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

i4m is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity professional to join a long-term consulting assignment focused on security architecture and risk assessment within a highly regulated railway environment.

The role requires CISSP and ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001/42001 knowledge, collaboration with internal teams, and guidance on security by design. You will work closely with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant IT/security field.
• At least 4 years of professional cybersecurity architecture and risk assessment experience, preferably in railway/regulated industries.
• Valid CISSP certification.
• Certifications in ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles and security-by-design approaches.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments in regulated industrial environments (railway sector).
• Solid knowledge of information security management frameworks and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to provide clear security guidance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cybersecurity architecture activities and design secure technical solutions.
• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessments identifying vulnerabilities and threats.
• Ensure security principles and standards are integrated into the organisation's activities.
• Apply information security and industrial cybersecurity frameworks within a regulated environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams, providing specialist guidance throughout the assignment.
• Support continuous improvement of security architecture and risk management practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

Risk assessment

Security standards

Stakeholder collaboration

Security-by-design

Education

Master's degree in IT / IT Risk Management / Information Security

Job description

Function

We're looking for an experienced Cybersecurity professional to join our client's team for a long-term consulting assignment. In this role, you will contribute to security architecture and risk assessment activities within a complex, highly regulated industrial environment. You will leverage your technical expertise and knowledge of cybersecurity standards to support the organisation in strengthening its security posture, ensuring compliance and addressing potential risks. Close collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders will be an essential part of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cybersecurity architecture activities and the design of secure technical solutions.
• Perform and support cybersecurity risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, threats and security risks.
• Ensure that security principles, industry standards and compliance requirements are appropriately integrated into the organisation's activities.
• Apply relevant information security and industrial cybersecurity frameworks within a regulated operational environment.
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders, providing specialist expertise and guidance throughout the assignment.
• Support the continuous improvement of security architecture and risk management practices.

Profile & Experience

• Master's degree in IT, IT Risk Management, Information Security or a related scientific field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity architecture and risk assessment within the railway industry.
• Valid CISSP certification.
• Relevant certifications in ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture principles and security-by-design approaches.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments in the railway sector or similarly regulated industrial environments.
• Solid knowledge of information security management frameworks and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and business stakeholders, providing clear and practical security guidance.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28739
• Pieter Messely
• [e-mail]