Job Specifications
Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager (Vulnerability , IAM, Access Control)
Due to increasing audit pressures and a recent series of external and internal security assessments, the organization is scaling up efforts to proactively identify and remediate infrastructure and application-layer vulnerabilities, while also refining its IAM strategy to ensure least-privilege access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and integration with cloud and hybrid systems.
To drive these initiatives from both a governance and delivery perspective, the organization seeks an experienced Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager with strong experience managing compliance-focused IT Security projects in highly regulated environments.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management across Vulnerability Management and IAM workstreams, aligning business, compliance, and IT Security teams.
Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities (infrastructure and application layers), manage remediation timelines, and track compliance KPIs.
Oversee IAM program implementation including process improvements in JML (Joiner-Mover-Leaver), RBAC, privilege access reviews, and federated identity.
Manage 3rd-party vendors and tools to ensure deliverables align with regulatory expectations.
Organize workshops and steering committees with CISO office, Risk & Compliance, and IT Operations.
Maintain clear documentation (roadmaps, RAID logs, security control mappings) and produce regular executive-level reporting.
Ensure alignment with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
Requirements for the Candidate
Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management with at least 3+ years in Cybersecurity-related projects within financial or similarly regulated industries.
Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance mandates (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, DORA), and vulnerability/risk management best practices.
IAM Expertise: Familiarity with Identity Governance tools (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk) and concepts such as SSO, MFA, RBAC, and Zero Trust.
Tools & Tech: Practical knowledge of vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Qualys), reporting with Power BI or ServiceNow, and secure cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
Certifications (Bonus): PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification; CISSP, CISM, or similar security credentials are a strong plus.
Language: English required; Dutch or French is a bonus.
Industry: Finance/Banking
Contract: Freelance
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Antwerp
Contract Length: 12 Months
Onsite Policy: 2/3 Days Per Week
Hours Per Week: 40
Languages: French OR Dutch
If interested, please email your CV to gabriel.toma@vividresourcing.com and I’ll try to be in touch as soon as possible.
About the Company
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