NIS2 Consultant (medium seniority)

Sopra Steria; Belgique; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility options including company car

Insurance coverage

Meal vouchers

Eco-cheques

Sopra Steria Academy

Team events

Job summary

Sopra Steria is seeking an experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultant with deep expertise in EU regulatory frameworks and a NIS2 Specialist to strengthen our compliance programs. You will advise, implement, and manage initiatives aligned with European security directives, ensuring robust risk management and regulatory alignment in multinational projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in GRC, ISO 27001 familiarity, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in Governance, Risk & Compliance in public and industry sectors.
• Proven track record with information security frameworks, especially ISO 27001.
• Knowledge and experience with CyFun is necessary.
• Hands-on ISO role or security management experience in large projects.
• Strong project management background in multinational environments.
• Nice to have: CISA, CISM or other ISO certificates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support security and compliance initiatives aligned with NIS2 requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, maturity evaluations, and design internal control frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice on governance structures, compliance reporting, and regulatory alignment.
• Drive ISO 27001 implementation and act as an ISO advisor where needed.
• Support project and program management activities related to cybersecurity and compliance.
• Act as subject matter expert on NIS2 requirements and advising on implementation.
• Conduct gap analyses against NIS2 and design risk mitigation and reporting processes.
• Train and guide stakeholders in understanding obligations under NIS2.
• Drive business development regarding NIS2 and support RFOs/RFPs as necessary.

Skills

GRC

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Project management

Education

ISO27001 certificate

Tools

CyFun

Job description

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than 56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development.

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experiencedGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultantwith deep expertise in EU regulatory frameworks, as well as aNIS2 Specialistto strengthen our compliance and cybersecurity governance programs. You will play a key role in advising, implementing, and managing initiatives aligned with European security and compliance directives, ensuring proper risk management practices across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Lead and supportsecurity andcompliance initiatives aligned withNIS2requirements.Be key support person for the client in their NIS2 journey.
• Conduct risk assessments, maturity evaluations, and design internal control frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice on governance structures, compliance reporting, and regulatory alignment.
• Drive ISO 27001 implementation and act as an Information Security Officer (ISO) advisor where needed.
• Support project and program management activities related to cybersecurity and compliance.

NIS2 Directive Expertise

• Act as subject matter expert on NIS2requirements, advising on implementation and compliance strategies.
• Conduct gap analyses against NIS2, design risk mitigation and reporting processes.
• Train and guide stakeholders in understanding obligations under NIS2.

Business development

Drive business development initiatives regarding NIS2. Able to identify key opportunities and support pre-sale process. Proactive in this area.

Support RFOs, RFPs when necessary.

Qualifications

Professional background

• Ideally 2-5years of experience in Governance, Risk & Complianceideally in public and industry sectors.
• Proven track record with information security frameworks, particularlyISO 27001.Knowledge and experience withCyFunis necessary.
• Hands-on experience as Information Security Officer (ISO role or advisory capacity)or ad minima, as security manager in larger projects.
• Strong project management background, preferably in multinational environments.
• Must have: ISO27001 certificate.
• Nice to have: CISA,CISM, any other ISO relevant certificate.

Language skills

• Strong preference:English +eitherFrench or Dutchas you would be supporting Clients in Public/industry sector in Belgium.

Soft skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations into practical, business-driven compliance processes.
• Autonomous in delivery, fast learner and excellent stakeholder management skills. Can position oneself as a person of trust easily with key stakeholders.
• Possesses consulting mindset and hands-on attitude.
• Positive person and a team player.

Analytical and structured approach to risk and compliance management

• Analytical and structured approach to risk and compliance management.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a strategic role at the forefront of EU cybersecurity and compliance.
• Engage with international teams and high-impact compliance programs.
• Opportunity to shape readiness forNIS2 implementation.

Additional Information

Do you picture yourself in a fast-growing, vibrant team at the cutting edge of software implementation? Does working with international clients across multiple industries sound exciting? Then you’re in the right place.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• A variety of perks, such as mobility options (including a company car), insurance coverage, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, and more.
• Continuous learning opportunities through the Sopra Steria Academy to support your career development.
• The opportunity to connect with fellow Sopra Steria colleagues at various team events.

People are the cornerstone of our success. That’s why we aspire to be bolder together. Our goal is to build high-functioning teams and healthy team environments that inspire and help each other to deliver excellence for each of our customers.

Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.