Privacy & Compliance Consultant (Freelance)

Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid: 2-3 days remote per week)

Type: Freelance Contract

Senior (10+ years of experience)

Languages: French or Dutch (Professional working proficiency, min. 3/4) AND English (Professional working proficiency, min. 3/4)

About Smile

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The Opportunity

On behalf of one of our key clients based in Brussels, we are looking for dedicated Privacy & Compliance Consultants to join their security and governance team on a freelance basis. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across all seniority levels (Junior, Medior, and Senior).

In this role, you will play a central part in assessing, implementing, and maintaining robust security, privacy, and compliance frameworks. You will bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and operational IT security, helping our client build a highly resilient digital ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities

• Framework Compliance: Ensure alignment with international standards and security frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NIST, and CIS controls).

• Privacy & GDPR: Implement and monitor data protection practices to ensure full compliance with GDPR regulations.

• Risk & Security Audits: Conduct comprehensive security and risk audits, analyze vulnerabilities, and deliver detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations.

• Security Assessments: Collaborate on cybersecurity risk management and oversee or coordinate ethical hacking initiatives (penetration testing).

• Awareness Campaigns: Design, organize, and facilitate security awareness programs to foster a security-first culture within the organization.

• Stakeholder Advisory: Provide expert guidance on compliance issues to both business and technical teams (responsibilities and leadership scope adapted to seniority).

Your Profile

• Experience: Open to Junior (1+ year), Medior (3+ years), and Senior (10+ years) profiles.

• Key Technical Competencies:

  • Strong theoretical or practical understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 27005, NIST, and CIS standards.

  • Solid grounding in GDPR regulations and privacy-by-design concepts.

  • Hands-on experience in executing compliance audits, conducting risk analyses, and writing detailed audit reports.

  • Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and cybersecurity defenses (knowledge of ethical hacking / pentesting techniques is highly valued).

  • Excellent communication skills for leading awareness sessions and delivering reports.

• Languages: Dual language proficiency is mandatory: fluent in English (3/4) paired with professional working proficiency in either French or Dutch (3/4).

Why Smile?

• Proximity Management: Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.

• Continuous Growth: Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, and dedicated knowledge-sharing tools.

• Vibrant Community: Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, and both formal & informal afterworks.

The Next Steps

1. First Contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you.

2. Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.

3. Business Interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and define your goals.