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About us: Binit C&S is a dynamic consultancy firm based in Amsterdam and Paris, and a Nearshore center in Tunis, specializing in providing innovative technology solutions to empower our clients to thrive in competitive markets. We collaborate with industry leaders and deliver cutting-edge technology implementations that create value and drive success.
Role Description:
For our client, a leading pan-European private equity platform specializing in financial services, we are recruiting an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant.
This role is focused on fortifying and continuously advancing the company’s cybersecurity posture across its domestic and international operations. The candidate will lead efforts to identify, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats, manage IT security projects, and implement cutting-edge security protocols to protect sensitive information and infrastructure.
For this role, you will join the client directly within an internal role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across the network, systems, and applications through regular threat assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning. Implement and document necessary remediations to ensure robust cybersecurity controls.
2. Implement and monitor incident detection and response protocols, coordinating incident response actions in real time and leading post-incident analyses to improve defensive strategies.
3. Develop, test, and enhance the organization’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), emphasizing rapid recovery from cyber incidents and overall cyber resilience.
4. Work closely with cross-functional teams to refine and enforce IT security architecture, applying best practices in encryption, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, and zero-trust access controls.
5. Organize IT committee meetings, coordinate actions with internal teams and external providers.
6. Conduct regular risk assessments and 360-degree security audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, particularly the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and ISO27001.
7. Implement policies that align with these standards to improve cyber resilience and data protection practices.
8. Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance requirements, fostering security awareness across the organization and offering training to key personnel on cybersecurity protocols, data protection policies, and emerging cyber threats.
Qualifications:
1. A degree in cybersecurity, IT security, or a related technical field.
2. 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with expertise in threat detection and response, vulnerability management, and secure network architecture.
3. In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks like ISO27001 and DORA, with practical experience in implementing incident response, compliance measures, and risk mitigation strategies.
4. Experience in cybersecurity project management, specifically in implementing and managing security policies, threat assessments, and compliance initiatives.
5. Fluency in French and English, with strong communication skills to coordinate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
6. Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying security threats, with a commitment to staying informed on evolving cybersecurity trends and tools.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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