Job Description

General information

Reference

2026-1341

Job title

Cyber Defense Manager

Function

Advisory - Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

At KPMG, we believe security and privacy should be a given - built into every solution and accessible to all. We embed it by design and inspire others to value it as much as we do.

Join our passionate Cyber Defense team!

• You will assess risks, review security designs and integrate cutting-edge solutions.
• You’ll stay ahead of emerging threats, share thought-leadership and present impactful insights to senior leaders.
• You’ll shape meaningful security recommendations, collaborate with top experts and help strengthen our clients’ resilience in an ever-changing cyber landscape.
• You confidently navigate AI topics and are able to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders, make ethically sound decisions and adapt to evolving technologies.

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Location

Zaventem HQ

Skills & Qualifications

• You have 3+ years’ of experience in Cyber Defense, Cyber Risk Management or security architecture.
• You’re open, honest and see every success or setback as a chance to learn.
• You think like an entrepreneur and enjoy managing projects from start to finish.
• You’re fluent in English and Dutch or French.
  Certifications like CISM, GCFA, CISSP or MS-500 are a plus.

We offer

As a certified Top Employer we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package with a great number of extra-legal benefits (premium electric company car + charging card, net daily and monthly allowances, bonus, Apple/Android personal device and many other benefits tailored through our cafeteria plan).
• Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor’s appointment, working from home,…) and the possibility to work from anywhere 20 days per year.
• Comprehensive insurance package including group insurance with full KPMG contributions, hospitalization insurance and optional outpatient options (dental & eye care, medical consultations and registered medication).
• Career development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal goals and aspirations
• An inclusive, international culture where personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning is fostered.
• A buddy and performance manager to support and guide you throughout your career at KPMG.
• Great team building activities and sport & wellbeing events (Brussels Marathon, Antwerp 10 Miles, 1000 kilometers for KOTK, river clean-ups, plant a tree and many more…) through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time/ Part time

Full-time

Position location

Job location

Europe, Belgium, Brussels Office - Zaventem HQ

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

6 to 10 years

Languages

• English (Very good knowledge)
• Dutch (Very good knowledge)