IT Security Specialist Elastic / SIEM (ELK Stack)
Brussels Belgium (Hybrid near Brussels North)
Full-time Contract until December 2026 (9 months)
About the Role
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist with strong expertise in the Elastic Stack (ELK) to join a cybersecurity team focused on log management monitoring and threat detection.
You will play a key role in designing deploying and maintaining a centralized security monitoring platform leveraging Elastic technologies to enhance visibility and strengthen the overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & SIEM
- Implement and configure Elastic Security (SIEM) for threat detection and analysis
- Develop use cases for identifying and responding to security events
- Configure alerts dashboards and monitoring tools
Data Collection & Processing
- Design and maintain log ingestion pipelines using Logstash and Kafka
- Collect and integrate logs from multiple sources (Firewall WAF IAM IDS/IPS etc.)
- Normalize data using Elastic Common Schema (ECS)
Elastic Stack Implementation
- Deploy and manage Elasticsearch Kibana Logstash Elastic Security and Elastic Defend
- Configure and manage Elastic Agents via Fleet (policies lifecycle large-scale deployment)
- Participate in the design of Fleet Server architecture and endpoint integration
Endpoint Security
- Deploy and configure Elastic Agents on Linux and Windows servers
- Implement endpoint protection and behavioral analysis using Elastic Defend
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Support internal teams in adopting Elastic security best practices
- Provide guidance and training where needed
- Collaborate closely with security and infrastructure teams
Documentation
- Produce technical and operational documentation
- Ensure proper knowledge transfer and long-term maintainability
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch Kibana Logstash)
- Experience with Elastic Security (SIEM) and Elastic Defend
- Proven expertise in Fleet architecture and Elastic Agent management
- Experience building and managing log ingestion pipelines
- Knowledge of security tools and environments (Firewall IDS/IPS IAM etc.)
- Understanding of log normalization and ECS standards
Nice to Have
- Experience with Apache Kafka
- Knowledge of Ansible or automation tools
- Familiarity with threat modeling and security frameworks
Languages
- French Native proficiency
- English Working proficiency
Work Environment
- Hybrid setup: minimum 50% on-site (at least 1 day per week)
- Collaborative environment within a dedicated cybersecurity team
- Opportunity to work on large-scale security monitoring and SIEM implementation
IT Security Specialist Elastic / SIEM (ELK Stack) Brussels Belgium (Hybrid near Brussels North) Full-time Contract until December 2026 (9 months) About the Role We are looking for an IT Security Specialist with strong expertise in the Elastic Stack (ELK) to join a cybersecurity team focused on l...
IT Security Specialist Elastic / SIEM (ELK Stack)
Brussels Belgium (Hybrid near Brussels North)
Full-time Contract until December 2026 (9 months)
About the Role
We are looking for an IT Security Specialist with strong expertise in the Elastic Stack (ELK) to join a cybersecurity team focused on log management monitoring and threat detection.
You will play a key role in designing deploying and maintaining a centralized security monitoring platform leveraging Elastic technologies to enhance visibility and strengthen the overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities
Security Monitoring & SIEM
- Implement and configure Elastic Security (SIEM) for threat detection and analysis
- Develop use cases for identifying and responding to security events
- Configure alerts dashboards and monitoring tools
Data Collection & Processing
- Design and maintain log ingestion pipelines using Logstash and Kafka
- Collect and integrate logs from multiple sources (Firewall WAF IAM IDS/IPS etc.)
- Normalize data using Elastic Common Schema (ECS)
Elastic Stack Implementation
- Deploy and manage Elasticsearch Kibana Logstash Elastic Security and Elastic Defend
- Configure and manage Elastic Agents via Fleet (policies lifecycle large-scale deployment)
- Participate in the design of Fleet Server architecture and endpoint integration
Endpoint Security
- Deploy and configure Elastic Agents on Linux and Windows servers
- Implement endpoint protection and behavioral analysis using Elastic Defend
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Support internal teams in adopting Elastic security best practices
- Provide guidance and training where needed
- Collaborate closely with security and infrastructure teams
Documentation
- Produce technical and operational documentation
- Ensure proper knowledge transfer and long-term maintainability
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch Kibana Logstash)
- Experience with Elastic Security (SIEM) and Elastic Defend
- Proven expertise in Fleet architecture and Elastic Agent management
- Experience building and managing log ingestion pipelines
- Knowledge of security tools and environments (Firewall IDS/IPS IAM etc.)
- Understanding of log normalization and ECS standards
Nice to Have
- Experience with Apache Kafka
- Knowledge of Ansible or automation tools
- Familiarity with threat modeling and security frameworks
Languages
- French Native proficiency
- English Working proficiency
Work Environment
- Hybrid setup: minimum 50% on-site (at least 1 day per week)
- Collaborative environment within a dedicated cybersecurity team
- Opportunity to work on large-scale security monitoring and SIEM implementation
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