Cybersecurity - Senior Consultant Data Protection & Privacy

About Us

We are a team of 55+ Cybersecurity and Privacy professionals that helps organizations address the challenges on cybersecurity and privacy in a way that is in line with their business strategy.

We provide independent and impartial assistance in IT and business in industry and government organizations. Our security professionals possess diverse industry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills to support our clients and to growth their own career.

Our Belgian practice is part of an EMEIA and Global cyber competency that holds over 7.000 cyber experts. We are one of the 63 Advanced Security Centers globally.

Our team is organized based on five core cyber capabilities that drive our go-to-market:

• Cyber Strategy and Resilience: Evaluate and improve our clients’ cybersecurity and resiliency program in context of the business growth and operations strategies.
• Offensive Security: Penetration testing and Red Teaming, identifying weaknesses in our clients’ IT and Technology environment.
• Defensive Security: Blue Teaming. Handle security incidents with our clients, co-operating their Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), working with Cyber Threat Intelligence and running our 24/7 Incident Response service.
• Cloud Security: Build security in our clients’ cloud solutions with focus on Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR).
• Digital Identify and Trust Services: Advise and certify Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) of Trust Service Providers (TSP) and Certificate Authorities (CA) in the context EU eIDAS regulation.

The Opportunity

Technology has fundamentally transformed the concept of privacy,altering the understanding for affected stakeholders and reshaping the ways each party can maintain accountability in a world where technology has upended traditional norms. 

Today's privacy regulations are evolving all around the world, especially in Europe with the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our Data Protection and Privacy Consulting Services are meant to assist organizations in handling these regulations, trends and risks by ensuring a regulatory compliant flow of personal data, supporting their business.   

Your Key Responsibilities

As a team member, you will be involved in the following activities: 

• Designing and implementing data protection and privacy programs at our clients supporting their business;.
• Evaluating the data protection and privacy practices of our clients. 
• Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments. 
• Supporting and guiding our clients in adhering to the complex web of relevant national and international regulations (e.g. EU General Data Protection Regulation)
• Deploying processes and tools to help detect and prevent privacy breaches.
• Ensuring a harmonized approach towards data protection and privacy by bringing together our client's stakeholders (e.g. legal, risk, compliance, HR, etc.
• Assisting clients in privacy related incident response activities.
• Supporting the client's team by acting as an interim team member (e.g. data protection officer, security officer, security manager, security analyst).

Profile

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in IT, Law or any other degree that demonstrates your strong interest in data protection and privacy. 
• You have relevant experience with data protection and privacy laws and regulations, and industry standards, and frameworks.
• Possession of relevant qualifications such as CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/E, CISM, CISSP, and/or HCISSP, as well as involvement in industry related organizations (e.g. IAPP, ISACA,...) are considered to be an asset.
• You have knowledge of and experience with relevant industry security standards and frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, ISF, NIST, WebTrust, OWASP, COBIT, GAPP, SABSA, …
• You are able to communicate effectively with stakeholders about data protection and privacy matters.
• You have an analytical mindset, strive for quality and are able to work in a result-oriented environment.
• You have full working proficiency in Dutch or French AND English.

What Working at EY Offers

• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and fuel card, iPhone Plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers.  Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most. 
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Personal growth - You will receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills. 
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.  
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike. Furthermore, we are currently preparing to move to our brand-new sustainable office ‘the Wings’, right across from our current office in Diegem;
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Moreover, we have been elected as the Best Workplace 2023. Over the years, EY evolved from the 9th to the 7th to the 4th to the 3rd place last year, to end first this year. We are tremendously proud of this accomplishment. We’ve built a workplace where people can flourish, develop and be happy.  At EY you will be empowered to take responsibility and encouraged to seize opportunities to grow your expertise and your career.