
PEP- Security Specialist-18/04/25
On site
Brussels, Belgium
Full Time
11-04-2025
Job Specifications
Nature Of The Tasks
Advises the IT Units in any area and domain related to information and IT security, in close collaboration with the LISO. The security expertise can range from policymaking to operational control, architectural design, training, products and technology knowledge with concern for their updating and maintenance.
Assists DG TAXUD in monitoring and coordinating information security and IT security issues, acting as a facilitator to align all efforts towards project objectives.
Translates security requirements into technical requirements and architecture design.
Verifies compliance of DG TAXUD’s information and information systems with the Commission’s security policy.
Assesses the performance of the contractors in the implementation of DG TAXUD’s security requirements.
Reviews the quality and conformance of the technical deliverables (specification, software, documentation, security plans) and services with a focus on security and continuity.
Monitors the operations and advises on business continuity and disaster recovery.
Assists DG TAXUD in the definition of its Information Systems Security Management (ISSM).
Clarifies security issues and prevent potential security incidents.
Performs technical security assessments and studies.
Proposes technical solutions in security-related areas (i.e. privileged identity management, firewalls, vulnerability management).
Conducts security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate risks.
Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Collaborates with development and operations teams to integrate security into the DevSecOps pipeline.
Responds to security incidents and provide recommendations for improvements.
Ensures the necessary security requirements are complied with from the perspective of data sovereignty, cybersecurity, availability, confidentiality, integrity, etc.
Identifies and proposes mitigation actions to avoid security incidents.
Ensures technical aspects of the design, implementation, and operations are aligned with security principles, requirements, and expectations. Supports procurement and contract management activities from a security perspective.
Reports on the status, risks, and mitigation actions in this respect.
Specifically for cloud: o Develops and implements security strategies to protect cloud-based systems and data. o Follows up and coordinates all efforts on design, implementation, and operations of a cloud solution from a security perspective
Level:Senior
Delivery Mode: Near Site (Brussels)
EQF Level 6 in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
About the Company
AlmavivA de Belgique is a new Belgian IT company, a branch of the AlmavivA Group , created purposely to satisfy the needs of customers in Belgium, Luxembourg and the entire EU. The AlmavivA group is the largest supplier of Information & Communication Technology in Italy, with years of experience and an in-depth understanding of the public and private sector markets. The Group is currently undergoing major international expansion and is already a global operation: it has 43 offices in Italy and 23 abroad, and employs 45,000... Know more
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