About this role
Executive (Delivery) Security Consultant
Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: NLD Rijswijk
Description
Role Overview:
The Executive (Delivery) Security Consultant is a professional with experience and knowledge in the field of cyber security. Shows a proven track record of relevant industry experience, they possess a combination of high level technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of cyber security risks and mitigation tactics.
As a key member of the team, the executive Consultant provides oversight and guidance, effectively bridging the gap between junior consultants and senior management. The Consultant additionally manages client projects or defined parts of those projects as needed.
Collaborating and managing the team and sharing knowledge across team to share lessons learned. The executive consultant has a broad network and is experienced in working with C-level stakeholders.
The Executive (Delivery) Security Consultant is a professional with experience and knowledge in the field of cyber security. Shows a proven track record of relevant industry experience, they possess a combination of high level technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of cyber security risks and mitigation tactics.
As a key member of the team, the executive Consultant provides oversight and guidance, effectively bridging the gap between junior consultants and senior management. The Consultant additionally manages client projects or defined parts of those projects as needed.
Collaborating and managing the team and sharing knowledge across team to share lessons learned. The executive consultant has a broad network and is experienced in working with C-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver client engagements as lead consultant or part of a team
- Design, implement, and administer complex security architectures and solutions
- Conduct independently risk assessments and security audits, providing remedies and preventive measures including C-level/boardroom sessions
- Manage or collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security practices into the business processes
- Creating reports or presentations for clients
- Advise management on high level security strategies
- Draft independently security policies, guidelines, and control frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Technical Skills
- Proficient in areas such as network security, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security
- Good understanding of security protocols, authentication, authorization, and vulnerabilities
- Experience in executing security assessments, board room sessions, coaching C-level audiences
- In depth knowledge with security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, DORA) and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- In depth knowledge with common cyber security tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus software)
Personal Skills
- This role requires professional fluency in Dutch, written and spoken, as you will be supporting a Dutch‑speaking client group
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal, both internal and external facing) across various levels of an organization
- Collaboration and teamwork within multi-disciplinary teams
- Project management skills for client projects
- Time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Reporting & Presentation skills for external presentations to clients after a project
- Commercially sensitive.
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Certifications are an advantage
Examples such as:- Offensive Security (OSCP, OSEP, OSWP) for TAS consultants;
- CISM, CISSP for C&I consultants.
Ways of Working
Focusing on Clients and Customers.
Always Learning.
Delivering Brilliantly.
Focusing on Clients and Customers.
Always Learning.
Delivering Brilliantly.
Benefits
What do we offer in return?
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
- Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
- Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
- Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
- Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
- Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
- Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
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