Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager

Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager (Vulnerability , IAM, Access Control)

Due to increasing audit pressures and a recent series of external and internal security assessments, the organization is scaling up efforts to proactively identify and remediate infrastructure and application-layer vulnerabilities, while also refining its IAM strategy to ensure least-privilege access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and integration with cloud and hybrid systems.

To drive these initiatives from both a governance and delivery perspective, the organization seeks an experienced Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager with strong experience managing compliance-focused IT Security projects in highly regulated environments.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management across Vulnerability Management and IAM workstreams, aligning business, compliance, and IT Security teams.
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities (infrastructure and application layers), manage remediation timelines, and track compliance KPIs.
• Oversee IAM program implementation including process improvements in JML (Joiner-Mover-Leaver), RBAC, privilege access reviews, and federated identity.
• Manage 3rd-party vendors and tools to ensure deliverables align with regulatory expectations.
• Organize workshops and steering committees with CISO office, Risk & Compliance, and IT Operations.
• Maintain clear documentation (roadmaps, RAID logs, security control mappings) and produce regular executive-level reporting.
• Ensure alignment with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).

Requirements for the Candidate

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management with at least 3+ years in Cybersecurity-related projects within financial or similarly regulated industries.
• Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance mandates (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, DORA), and vulnerability/risk management best practices.
• IAM Expertise: Familiarity with Identity Governance tools (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk) and concepts such as SSO, MFA, RBAC, and Zero Trust.
• Tools & Tech: Practical knowledge of vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Qualys), reporting with Power BI or ServiceNow, and secure cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
• Certifications (Bonus): PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification; CISSP, CISM, or similar security credentials are a strong plus.
• Language: English required; Dutch or French is a bonus.

Industry: Finance/Banking

Contract: Freelance

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Antwerp

Contract Length: 12 Months

Onsite Policy: 2/3 Days Per Week

Hours Per Week: 40

Languages: French OR Dutch

If interested, please email your CV to and I'll try to be in touch as soon as possible.