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Junior Data Protection Consultant

At customer site, Flexible, Antwerpen, Diegem, Gent, Leuven
Regulatory Compliance, Consultancy
Professional

Cegeka is currently establishing a recruitment reserve of junior Data Protection Consultants and for this purpose we're looking for Masters with a passion for data protection and information security with a least 1 year of professional experience to get started as a Data Protection Consultant. You will correctly apply applicable laws and regulations, such as GDPR, and integrate them into the daily operations of organizations. 

  • You will start with an intensive training as a Data Protection Consultant, after which you will join colleagues to work in exciting and challenging projects or in an operational role with clients. As a consultant you will: 
  • Guide and support organizations in complying with applicable data protection laws, regulations and guidelines. 
  • Produce quality documentation and reports that meet high standards. 
  • Advise and implement strategies and improvements from a legal, IT and information security perspective. 
  • Work risk-based and solution-oriented on concrete problems.
  • Build expertise in an increasingly important field! With challenging projects and a strong focus on personal development, you can make a real impact at Cegeka! 

What you need to succeed:

  • Strong foundation: You have a Bachelor's degree in IT as well as initial work experience in the broad field of data protection and/or information security. Or you have a master's degree in Law, Economic Sciences, Political & Social Sciences, an Advanced Master in Digital Humanities or equivalent.  You have a first work experience of at least 1 year.
  • Domain knowledge: Knowledge of and affinity with European data protection laws and regulations such as the GDPR is a plus but not essential.
  • Flexibility: You adapt quickly to new work environments and tasks.
  • Work ethic and specific characteristics: You document thoroughly and enjoy doing so.  You are precise and pragmatic. YYou have strong analytical and organizational skills and are always eager in finding solutions to  given problems.
  • IT skills: You are fluent with MS Office.
  • Strong communicator and team player: You enjoy working together, but also function well independently. Your communication skills allow you to communicate your ideas clearly in both English and Dutch, and possibly also in French. 

What are we offering:

  • You will be joining a true Top Employer
  • Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka as a reliable and leading IT services partner, securing an impressive first place in 2025 for Security, Application Services and Cloud & Infrastructure
  • We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential
  • We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics.  An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan
  • Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance
  • A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this
  • Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
  • We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

Application flow

1. Apply

If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.

2. Assessment

Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.

3. Meet us

Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.

4. Time to start!

Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.

Do you have any questions about this role?

Let's connect.

Yasmine Simons

Yasmine.Simons@cegeka.com
+32 11 240234