Senior IT Security Engineer Job ID JP054444

Senior IT Security Engineer (SecOps & Infrastructure Security)

Mission Overview
We are seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to strengthen a cybersecurity team supporting critical infrastructure organizations. The role focuses on operational security security monitoring incident response infrastructure hardening and security governance across multiple client environments. Working closely with the CISO and security teams you will help improve cybersecurity resilience regulatory compliance and overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations (SecOps)

• Administer configure and optimize security platforms including SIEM EDR/XDR vulnerability management and monitoring tools.
• Monitor and manage SOC alerts perform investigations coordinate escalations and support incident response activities.
• Develop and maintain detection rules dashboards alerts use cases and security playbooks.
• Participate in incident containment root-cause analysis remediation and reporting.

Infrastructure & Client Security

• Secure and maintain client environments including servers networks cloud platforms and firewalls.
• Deploy configure and optimize security solutions such as EDR SIEM IDS/IPS and anti-malware technologies.
• Lead or contribute to security improvement initiatives including vulnerability management programs.
• Conduct technical security reviews and recommend remediation actions.
• Apply security hardening standards and benchmarks (CIS NIST ANSSI).
• Document security architectures configurations and operational procedures.

Governance Risk & Compliance

• Contribute to technical risk assessments and security reviews.
• Support NIS2 compliance initiatives and cybersecurity governance activities.
• Assist in the development of security policies procedures and operational standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Produce security dashboards KPI reports and security posture assessments.

Technical Advisory & Collaboration

• Provide security expertise to infrastructure network development and support teams.
• Participate in security awareness and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor on security-related projects.

Required Skills

Security & Infrastructure

• Strong experience with Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Solid knowledge of network security concepts:
  • Firewalls
  • VPNs
  • VLANs
  • Routing and segmentation
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SIEM platforms
  • EDR/XDR solutions
  • SOC operations and monitoring
  • Vulnerability management
  • Incident response

Cloud & Identity

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Entra ID Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Security solutions is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.

Security Frameworks

• Knowledge of NIS2 ISO 27001 and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience applying CIS NIST or ANSSI security benchmarks.
• Understanding of CVEs vulnerability scoring remediation processes and risk management.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Autonomous and proactive working style.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset with experience supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.

Experience Required

• 57 years of experience in cybersecurity SecOps or security-focused infrastructure engineering.
• Proven experience administering and operating security monitoring and protection platforms.
• Experience working with SOC teams and security incident management.
• Experience in MSP MSSP or multi-client environments is a strong advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as SC-200 MS-500 CySA CEH or similar are considered assets.

Languages

• French: Fluent
• English: Professional technical proficiency

Work Location

• Couillet Belgium
• Hybrid working model

Contract Type

• Long-term consulting assignment with extension potential based on project needs and performance.