Cyber Defense Coordinator

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Ransomware & Cyber Defense Coordinator to join our cybersecurity team. This critical role is centered on strengthening our organization's defenses against cyber-attacks through comprehensive auditing, incident response planning, and running readiness exercises. The ideal candidate will bring a robust technical background in IT and OT security, a thorough understanding of ransomware threat vectors, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.

As a Cyber Defense Coordinator, you will be responsible for conducting detailed audits of our ransomware defenses, identifying potential entry points, and ensuring robust monitoring systems and backup procedures are in place. You will play a key role in developing, updating, and testing our ransomware incident response plan to minimize risks and enhance our recovery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Ransomware Defense Auditing:

• · Audit the current ransomware defense setup to identify vulnerabilities and entry points.
• Design and implement required monitoring systems, procedures, and secure backup solutions.
• Assess and secure necessary budgets to implement and maintain defense strategies.
• Prioritize actions & planning based on the severity and likelihood of risks identified.

Incident Response Planning:

• Develop and refine a ransomware-specific incident response plan.
• Ensure clear procedures are in place for attack containment, communication, and recovery.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain up-to-date and effective response strategies.

Ransomware Preparedness Exercises:

• Annually plan, design, and execute ransomware response exercises to test and improve the organization's readiness.
• Simulate attack scenarios to assess the effectiveness of current defense and response strategies.
• Document exercise outcomes, evaluate performance, and integrate lessons learned into existing incident response plans.

Evangelization and Training:

• Work with organizational change management partners to embed ransomware response plans throughout the organization.
• Utilize innovative methods such as gamification to enhance engagement and awareness.

• Master of Science in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Expert-level knowledge in IT and OT security practices and principles.
• Proven experience in cybersecurity with a focus on ransomware threats and defense mechanisms.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Extensive network within the cybersecurity domain and familiarity with market-leading security solutions.

Desirable Attributes:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or related SANS or comparable credentials.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to drive change effectively.

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
• 35 days of leave;
• a company car + a public transport season ticket;
• a target bonus;
• a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
  • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
  • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
  • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
  • accidents at work (extralegal);
• meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;
• net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.