Cyber Security Project Manager

About the Job:

NISH Tech is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead IAM and Active Directory security initiatives within a large enterprise environment in Belgium. This onsite role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and expertise in cybersecurity governance aligned with NIST/ISO standards. The ideal candidate will combine technical security expertise with excellent stakeholder management to drive secure, compliant, and resilient identity environments.

Duration: 1+ Years
Language Requirement: English + Local Language (Dutch/French preferred)

Core Responsibilities

• Lead IAM / Active Directory related cybersecurity workstreams end-to-end
• Manage delivery across onshore–offshore teams ensuring timelines and quality
• Ensure adherence to Cyber Project Startup & Assurance processes
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies across multiple security initiatives

Security Governance

• Drive cybersecurity activities aligned with NIST and ISO frameworks
• Coordinate security maturity assessments and remediation tracking
• Ensure compliance with Group Cybersecurity Policies and client standards
• Maintain governance reporting and audit readiness

Identity & AD Security Oversight

• Provide guidance and challenge architects and engineers on:
  • Active Directory hardening strategies
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM) models
  • Identity attack surface reduction techniques
• Ensure disaster recovery, resilience, and backup strategies are defined and tested
• Oversee implementation of secure identity architectures and controls

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity delivery topics
• Engage with client stakeholders at technical and executive levels
• Provide clear reporting on risks, progress, and security posture
• Support pre-sales activities, proposals, and demand shaping when required

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cybersecurity project or program management
• Strong understanding of IAM and Active Directory security
• Experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in large enterprise environments
• Ability to manage distributed/global teams

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Microsoft Identity ecosystem (Azure AD, Entra ID, etc.)
• Relevant cybersecurity or project management certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP, PRINCE2)