Cybersecurity Awareness Expert

Cybersecurity Awareness Expert - 3 months - Belgium

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Intro

RELYzIT Talent is assembling a high-impact team of four elite Cybersecurity Awareness Experts for a mission-critical project with our client in Belgium. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity culture within a major federal entity, working at the intersection of technology, behavioral change, and strategic communication. If you thrive on building lasting impact and want your expertise to drive real change, this mission is for you.

Why This Role Matters

Our client is on a mission to elevate their cybersecurity posture by transforming their awareness strategy into a robust, actionable, and future-proof program. As a Cybersecurity Awareness Expert, you will deliver an objective assessment and a substantiated improvement plan that will serve as the foundation for a structural awareness program. Your work will directly influence the security culture of thousands, ensuring that the organization is resilient against evolving threats and compliant with leading standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current cybersecurity awareness strategy, programs, and resources.


• Organize and lead interviews and workshops with key stakeholders, including HR, internal communications, IT, and business units.


• Evaluate awareness maturity against industry best practices and standards (ISO 27001 Annex A, NIST, ENISA).


• Identify target audiences, risk behaviors, and map awareness needs across the organization.


• Design a concrete, actionable improvement plan and renewed awareness strategy, including campaigns, phishing simulations, training, and communication initiatives.


• Develop and present clear, persuasive reports and executive summaries for the CISO and management.


• Ensure effective knowledge transfer to the CISO team at the conclusion of the mission.


• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment and buy-in for proposed strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise in security awareness and behavioral change, with a strong track record of designing and implementing impactful awareness programs.


• Deep knowledge of awareness frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001 Annex A, NIST SP 800-50/53, and ENISA guidelines.


• Hands-on experience with phishing simulation and training platforms, as well as campaign and content development.


• Ability to benchmark and evaluate cybersecurity awareness strategies against leading standards and frameworks.


• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage and influence diverse audiences from management to end users.


• Autonomous, results-driven, and able to deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timelines.


• Advisory authority under broad direction (SFIA level 5 – Ensure, advise); you are a senior/expert, not a junior.


• Experience in knowledge transfer and upskilling internal teams.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in benchmarking against ISO 27001 Annex A, NIST, and ENISA standards.


• Design and execution of awareness campaigns, phishing simulations, and training programs.


• Strong understanding of behavioral change and communication strategies in the context of security awareness.


• Ability to evaluate and (re)develop cybersecurity awareness strategies and programs.


• Clear, concise reporting at management and CISO level, especially within short-term missions.


• Broad understanding of NIS 2 and GDPR awareness obligations.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in Dutch or French is required.


• Bilingualism (Dutch and French) is a strong asset.


• Professional proficiency in English is required.

Other Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent through confirmed relevant experience.


• Relevant certifications are an asset (e.g., CISM, SANS MGT433/SSAP, CIPM).


• Experience working in advisory roles within complex organizations.


• Ability to work both on-site in Brussels and remotely, according to service agreements.


• Availability for a full-time, temporary mission of approximately 3 months.


• Collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with HR, internal communications, ICT services, and business units.

About the Role

• This is a freelance position for a defined project duration (approximately 3 months).


• Location: Belgium (Brussels-based, with partial remote work possible).


• Reporting directly to the CISO and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.


• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the cybersecurity culture of a major federal organization.