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Enterprise Security Architect

Location
Brussels, Belgium
Work mode
Hybrid
Contract
Contract · Senior
Closed
20 Mar 2026

This mission closed on 20 Mar 2026.

It stays online for reference, but it no longer takes applications.

About the mission

We are looking for a Freelance Enterprise Security Architect to shape and maintain the strategic security architecture for a large client in the insurance sector. The role involves integrating security into business processes and collaborating with various stakeholders to create a robust security architecture.

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Freelance Enterprise Security Architect
Location: 1000 Brussels – hybrid working
Remote: 2-3 days per week
Start: ASAP
End date: 31/12/2025
Extension: possible
Application deadline: 19/03/2026

About the assignment

We are looking for an Enterprise Security Architect who will help shape and maintain the strategic security architecture for a large client in the insurance sector.

In this role, you will ensure that security is fully integrated into business processes, applications, and IT infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between business objectives and security technology, helping the organization innovate securely and remain agile in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

You will work closely with IT teams, architects, management, and compliance stakeholders to realize a robust and future-oriented security architecture.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture
Define security principles, architecture standards, and reference models
Implement strategies such as Zero Trust and defense-in-depth
Perform threat modeling and risk analyses
Evaluate new security technologies and solutions
Establish security governance and architecture standards
Collaborate with IT, compliance, legal, and management
Coach and support solution architects
Actively contribute to the further development of the enterprise architecture practice

Required experience

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or similar
At least 10 years of experience in security architecture or senior security roles
Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture
Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, Zachman
Good knowledge of security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience with security governance and risk management

Nice to have

Experience in the financial sector or other regulated environments
Cloud security architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD security
Experience with threat intelligence and advanced detection

Skills

Experience in the financial sector or other regulated environments
Experience with Cloud security architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP) is a plus
Experience with threat intelligence and advanced detection is a plus.
Experience with security governance and risk management
French and/or Dutch speaking with good knowledge of English
Good knowledge of security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR
Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD security is a plus
At least 10 years of experience in security architecture or senior security roles

Additional information about the request

Title: Enterprise Security Architect - Brussels
Latest reaction date: 20/03/2026
Preferred start date: 13/03/2026
Preferred end date: 31/12/2026
Currency: EUR
Assignment type: Time & Material
Category: ICT
Department: null
Cost center: null

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture
  • Define security principles, architecture standards, and reference models
  • Implement strategies such as Zero Trust and defense-in-depth
  • Perform threat modeling and risk analyses
  • Evaluate new security technologies and solutions
  • Establish security governance and architecture standards
  • Collaborate with IT, compliance, legal, and management
  • Coach and support solution architects
  • Actively contribute to the further development of the enterprise architecture practice

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or similar
  • At least 10 years of experience in security architecture or senior security roles
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture
  • Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, Zachman
  • Good knowledge of security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience with security governance and risk management

Skills

  • TOGAF
  • SABSA
  • Zachman
  • ISO 27001
  • NIST
  • CIS Controls
  • GDPR