Cyber Security Specialist

About the role

Cognizant is seeking a French‑speaking Cyber Security Specialist to join its Cyber Acceleration Program in Braine, Belgium. The role focuses on strengthening the cybersecurity posture of manufacturing and laboratory environments within the Life Sciences sector, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of cyber security projects in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
• Assist with asset consolidation, inventory, and system tracking.
• Implement and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
• Deploy remote validation tools and execute Computerized System Validation (CSV) tasks.
• Handle incidents, service requests, problem and change tickets.
• Perform backup and restoration activities for lab and standalone systems.
• Support compliance activities such as CAPA, deviations, audits, and documentation updates.
• Contribute to reporting, documentation, and training initiatives.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience in regulated environments, preferably pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of GxP laboratory and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with CSV activities or IT support in a regulated setting.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and translate security requirements into practical solutions.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Incident, problem and change management
• Backup and restoration procedures
• Data integrity principles (ALCOA+)
• GxP compliance knowledge