IT Security Consultant — Zero‑Trust & Network Architect

Watchmen B.V.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Watchmen B.V. is seeking a versatile IT Security Consultant who can work independently yet thrive in project teams.

You bring strong English and Dutch communication, a focus on end results, and a passion for modern security solutions, including zero trust. You will craft CIP-style plans, translate architectural designs into functional specifications, coordinate with architects, guide network engineers, and align plans with client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's level working and thinking capability.
• Extensive work experience in the role of IT Security Consultant.
• Knowledge of networks and product lines in networking, information security, and security solutions.
• Experience in ISO 2700x, COBIT, OWASP, NEN 7510, NCSC security guidelines.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM and/or CCNP Security.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, automation, and security in a DevOps environment.
• Relevant certification in cloud technology and infrastructures (for example Amazon AWS and/or Microsoft Azure)

Responsibilities

• Create CIPs, consisting of step-by-step plans and risk analyses
• Fully align functional requirements from HLDs with LLDs and CIPs
• Translate requirements and wishes from an architectural blueprint into a functional design (HLD)
• Translate functional designs (HLDs) into technical designs (LLDs)
• Technical coordination with architects within central consultation
• Align planning with client stakeholders
• Guide and direct Network Engineers
• Verify network configurations and management documentation
• Describe and document network infrastructures in as-built documents
• Perform second opinions on existing network documentation
• Execute root-cause analyses and advise on complex problems
• Prepare SOWs & quotations

Skills

IT Security

Zero Trust

Security architecture

Cloud security

DevOps security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's level

Tools

Amazon AWS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Watchmen B.V. is seeking a versatile IT Security Consultant who can work independently yet thrive in project teams.

You bring strong English and Dutch communication, a focus on end results, and a passion for modern security solutions, including zero trust. You will craft CIP-style plans, translate architectural designs into functional specifications, coordinate with architects, guide network engineers, and align plans with client stakeholders.