Head Of Department of Cybersecurity & Architecture - Brussels

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Our client, a major international player in energy infrastructure, is firmly committed to accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral world. With over 1,300 employees, they are active in gas transmission, storage, and liquefied natural gas terminal operations. They are continuously investing in new technologies to accommodate hydrogen, biomethane, CO?, and other climate-neutral solutions.

In this context of strong digital and business transformation, our client is looking for an Head of Department to join their ICT Security and Architecture department based in Brussels.

As the company evolves its infrastructure for hydrogen, CO?, and other new molecules, it faces major challenges in transforming its application landscape.
The Architecture & Cybersecurity Manager will play a key role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of digital assets while supporting teams in their shift towards a more product-centric organization.

You will define ICT architecture guidelines, oversee the design and implementation of cybersecurity frameworks, and ensure their integration across all digital initiatives.

=> Your Responsibilities : 

• Define and implement architecture principles, working closely with digital teams.

• Anticipate technological trends and integrate innovations into the company's ecosystem.

• Develop cybersecurity policies aligned with legal requirements and organizational needs.

• Translate cybersecurity policies into operational measures and oversee their deployment (execution handled by Digital Operations).

• Lead and develop a team of around 10 direct reports (and coordinate indirectly 25–50 people).

• Act as the primary liaison for ICT security topics with management, external stakeholders, and internal teams.

• Drive change management and foster a culture of continuous improvement across digital and cybersecurity domains.

For architecture matters, you will report to the IT director and for cybersecurity, you will report directly to the Management Team.

Geboden wordt

• Contribute to impactful, innovative projects shaping a carbon-neutral future.

• Join an international and dynamic organization with strong growth ambitions.

• Develop your career across a wide range of strategic and technological initiatives.
  
  Our client offers a permanent position (CDI) with an attractive full benefits package.

Profiel kandidaat

• 10–15 years of professional experience in IT, with strong expertise in either architecture or cybersecurity (and an interest in both domains).

• Proven people management experience, with the ability to inspire, drive change, and foster agility.

• Ability to provide strategic advice while ensuring operational continuity.

• Strong emotional intelligence: team-oriented, motivating under pressure, and adept at building trust.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.

• Results-driven, flexible, proactive, and capable of navigating unexpected challenges.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product-centric organizational models.

• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.