Cybersecurity Engineer

Dark Light; Sint-Joris-Winge; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A specialized data and technology consultancy is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with a strong data focus. The successful candidate will enhance cyber resilience, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate on security strategies. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity are required. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential. This role provides an opportunity to work in a complex IT/OT environment, ensuring robust security postures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and support.
• Proven experience in risk assessment within IT and OT environments.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Responsabilités

• Conduct cybersecurity risk and threat analyses on IT and OT architectures.
• Collaborate with architects to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Implement and enforce security controls and policies.
• Monitor security operations and disaster recovery processes.
• Contribute to the cyber incident response process.

Connaissances

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Relevant certifications (GSEC, CISSP, CEH)

Description du poste

Dark Light is a specialized data and technology consultancy that supports organizations in Data & BI. We combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic business mindset, helping our clients build secure, scalable and future-proof environments.

For one of our international clients operating in a complex IT/OT environment, we are currently recruiting a Cyber Security Engineer with a strong data focus.

Role Overview

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s cyber resilience. You will support business and IT/OT departments in achieving cybersecurity objectives by combining technical expertise with risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will ensure that security principles are embedded across architecture, operations and incident response processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk and threat analyses on IT and OT architectures.
• Collaborate with solution and system architects to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate, test and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Perform periodic internal technical security assessments to ensure compliance with corporate security standards.
• Implement and enforce security controls, policies and best practices across the organization.
• Monitor security operations and disaster recovery processes, identify anomalies and recommend improvements.
• Identify and follow up on vulnerabilities through scanning, penetration testing and other security assessments.
• Contribute to the cyber incident response process, supporting investigation, resolution and reporting.
• Provide cybersecurity knowledge sharing and training to internal teams and external partners.
• Support compliance reviews and ensure alignment with internal IT security policies and standards.

Profile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field. Relevant certifications such as GSEC, CISSP, CEH, GCFA, GCFE, GCIH (or willingness to obtain certification) are considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and support.
• Proven experience in risk assessment within IT and OT environments.

Languages

Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid knowledge of IT and OT security practices, including access control and system/network protection.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.