Principle Cyber Security Advisor in Amsterdam

Outpost24 is hiring a Principle Cyber Security Advisor to join our growing team in Amsterdam, Leuven or Karlskrona!

Do you want to help organisations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats while building trusted customer relationships and shaping security strategy at the highest level?

We're looking for a cybersecurity expert with a customer-first mindset, a passion for solving complex challenges, and the ability to influence stakeholders at every level.

As a Principal Cyber Security Advisor, you'll combine deep technical expertise with a consultative approach, helping customers strengthen their security posture and achieve their business goals.

If you thrive in a customer-facing environment, enjoy making a tangible impact, and want to play a key role in our customers' security journey, we'd love to hear from you!

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Serve as the senior escalation point and trusted advisor for our most strategic and complex customer accounts.
• Lead end-to-end advisory engagements, partnering with executive stakeholders to communicate cyber risk, shape security strategy, and drive meaningful security outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on risk remediation, security programme maturity, prioritisation, and alignment with industry and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate Executive Business Reviews, translating technical findings into clear, actionable insights alongside technical, service delivery, and customer success teams.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, resolve cross-functional challenges, and confidently communicate difficult findings and recommendations at executive level.
• Contribute to the growth of the advisory practice through solution design, Statements of Work, commercial input, and identifying opportunities that create customer value.
• Mentor advisors while establishing best practices, frameworks, and standards that elevate the quality and consistency of advisory delivery within the Outpost24 Managed Services team.
• Drive the evolution of customer security programmes and advisory services, helping organisations strengthen their security posture and resilience over time.

What makes you our ideal candidate?

Industry Experience and Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, ideally within a security advisory, consulting, managed services, or customer-facing technical role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, EASM, or related areas.
• Experience advising customers on security strategy, risk management, and security programme maturity.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Customer & Senior Mindset

• Proven experience building trusted relationships with customers, including executive-level stakeholders.
• A consultative mindset with the ability to influence decision-making and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Confidence navigating complex customer challenges and translating them into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential, as it is our corporate language. Additional European language skills are a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are considered an advantage.
• A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, but not a requirement.

What’s in it for you?

In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing European cybersecurity company where your expertise, ideas, and leadership are valued.

• A high-impact role with real influence: Enjoy the autonomy to shape customer outcomes, contribute to the evolution of our advisory practice, and help drive the future direction of our services.

With a flat organisational structure, you'll have the freedom to make decisions and see the direct impact of your work.

• A collaborative and ambitious environment: Join a passionate team of cybersecurity professionals who are committed to tackling complex security challenges and delivering exceptional value to customers.
• Growth and development opportunities: Be part of a fast-growing European cybersecurity leader where you'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise, influence strategic initiatives, and continue developing your career.
• A great place to work: Join one of our European hubs in Amsterdam, Leuven or Karlskrona and enjoy a vibrant, international culture, regular social events, and a supportive team environment that values both professional success and personal wellbeing.

And so much more!

At Outpost24, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where attitude, values, and willingness to learn are valued above all.

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