IT Security Engineer

Lutosa; Leuze; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car + fuel/electric charging

Representation expenses

CTT90 bonus

Group and hospitalisation insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Up to 2 days remote work per week

Job summary

Lutosa, a Belgian success story, seeks a senior cybersecurity lead to implement and maintain a comprehensive security programme across our Belgian sites and international offices.

You will design security architectures, manage audits, ensure GDPR/ISO alignment, and build awareness programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, including risk management, threat intelligence and incident response.
• Solid knowledge of Endpoint Security, Microsoft administration and network security.
• Good understanding of information security compliance requirements and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA).
• Experience in security architecture and in-depth risk assessment is an asset.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Willing to work on average 4 days per week in Leuze and 1 day per week in Waregem.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security architectures, ensuring systems and networks are resilient to cyber threats.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident response and forensic investigations.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST and manage certification processes where required.
• Contribute to security awareness and training programmes for employees.
• Assess and manage security risks related to external suppliers and partners.
• Define security policies and report security posture to management.
• Ensure safety and environmental guidelines are followed.

Skills

Risk management

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Network security

Communication & collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Endpoint Security

Microsoft administration

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Lutosa, a Belgian success story for almost 50 years!

With 1000 employees across 2 production sites, we produce frozen and chilled fries, potato specialties and dehydrated potato flakes, enjoyed all over the world.

Present in 146 countries through 21 subsidiaries and sales offices, we proudly export 94% of our production.

As part of the Canadian group McCain Foods, the world leader in frozen potato products, we benefit from the strength and expertise of an international player while maintaining our identity, know-how and Belgian roots.

At Lutosa, you will join a family-oriented company with a global reach, where team spirit, innovation and passion for our products are at the heart of everything we do.

Working with us means developing your skills, taking on exciting challenges and collaborating with colleagues from diverse and inspiring backgrounds.

Join the Lutosa adventure and become part of our story!

Your role

You will implement Lutosa’s cybersecurity policy, covering our two production sites and central offices in Leuze-en-Hainaut and Waregem.

You will also ensure that all security audits are managed effectively and efficiently. This responsibility also extends to Lutosa’s various satellite sites worldwide, including sales and administrative offices.

You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive company-wide security programme. This role involves designing, implementing and overseeing security measures to protect the organisation’s systems, networks and data against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Your main responsibilities:

• Design and maintain security architectures, ensuring that systems and networks are resilient against cyber threats.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop mitigation plans to address them.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident response and forensic investigations to quickly detect security breaches and minimise their impact.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST) and manage certification processes where required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of awareness and training programmes to familiarise employees with security best practices.
• Assess and manage security risks related to external suppliers and partners.
• Define security policies, procedures and guidelines, and regularly report to management on the security level and incidents.
• Ensure your own safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with company instructions and rules (participate in training, actively contribute to the prevention policy, comply with food safety guidelines, etc.).
• Comply with environmental protection rules and the rational use of energy resources.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with experience in risk management, threat intelligence and incident response.
• Solid knowledge of Endpoint Security, Microsoft administration and network security.
• Good understanding of information security compliance requirements and certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA).
• Experience in security architecture and in-depth risk assessment is an asset.
• Recognised for your communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Willing to work on average 4 days per week in Leuze and 1 day per week in Waregem.

Languages

You are fluent in French and English.

What we offer

Joining Lutosa means much more than just a job:

• A strategic role at the heart of Lutosa’s cybersecurity, with a scope covering our sites in Belgium and our international locations.
• Varied and hands-on responsibilities, ranging from security architecture and risk management to compliance and employee awareness.
• The opportunity to join a Belgian company with an international dimension, part of the Canadian group McCain.
• A pleasant working environment within a dynamic team with a strong focus on innovation.
• Genuine training and career development opportunities to further develop your skills and build your future.
• An attractive salary package, complemented by a range of additional benefits such as: company car + fuel/electric charging card, representation expenses, CTT90 bonus, group and hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers.
• Up to 2 days of remote working per week, after a training period.