Senior Cyber Security Consultant - Strategic Advisor Remote

Defenced; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

Laptop provided

Phone allowance

Company car or travel allowance

25 vacation days

Pension scheme

Training & certifications

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Defenced is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to act as a strategic partner for leading clients, advising on risk, compliance, and security maturity. You will design, implement, and improve security strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks, while mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating multiple client engagements on-site or remotely.

Regular on-site work with clients, strong stakeholder management, and ownership mindset are essential as you help organisations navigate

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a security consultant or in a similar role.
• Strong affinity with and in-depth knowledge of the information security domain (including ISO 27001, NEN 7510, NIST CSF, NIS2, and DORA).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Strong analytical skills, persuasive communication, and the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work regularly on-site with clients.
• A proactive, independent mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• You feel at home in a dynamic environment and naturally take the lead.

Responsibilities

• Designing, improving, and implementing security strategies.
• Developing and implementing security management systems, roadmaps, and policies.
• Advising C-level stakeholders on risks, compliance, and investment decisions.
• Working on-site with various clients to understand security challenges.
• Managing multiple assignments across different industries.
• Coaching medior and junior consultants within the team.

Skills

Security strategy

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Job description

Defenced is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to act as a strategic partner for leading clients, advising on risk, compliance, and security maturity. You will design, implement, and improve security strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks, while mentoring junior colleagues and coordinating multiple client engagements on-site or remotely.

Regular on-site work with clients, strong stakeholder management, and ownership mindset are essential as you help organisations navigate