Security Specialist

Challenge Group; Grâce-Hollogne; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Challenge Group is seeking a Security Specialist to execute and improve technical security controls across the organization's infrastructure and cloud environments. You will analyze incidents, conduct audits, and advise on secure architecture while supporting regulatory compliance initiatives.

Applicants should have 2–3 years in Information Security, strong technical knowledge of networks, endpoints, IAM, and cloud security.

Qualifications

• Security and/or technical certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 2–3 years of work experience in Information Security.
• Strong understanding of IT, security controls, and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Manage corporate-wide information security projects and controls.
• Perform advanced analysis on escalated security events and forensics.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and technical audits.
• Advise on secure architecture and design across systems and cloud.
• Improve incident response processes and automation.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives.

Connaissances

Networking

Firewalls

EDR/XDR

IAM

Cloud Security

Web application security

WAF

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English communication

Formation

Security Certification

Technical Certification

Outils

Windows OS

Endpoint Protection tools

Email Security Systems

Description du poste

The Security Specialist is responsible for executing and improving technical security controls across the organization’s infrastructure and cloud environments. This role includes advanced analysis of security incidents, conducting technical audits and vulnerability assessments, advising on secure architecture design, and supporting regulatory compliance initiatives. The position requires strong technical expertise, analytical capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate-wide Information security projects.
• Manage corporate-wide information security controls.
• Perform advanced level analysis on escalated security events, notifications, and alerts from various systems/sources including forensics.
• Implement new and existing technologies and/or solutions for the organization and its platforms. Communicate and collaborate with business and IT staff.
• Improve the information security operations processes and procedures, including incident response playbooks and workflows using automation tooling.
• Work with other Departments and Business functions to resolve security events, incidents, and service requests.
• Availability to provide reactive support to critical security incidents outside standard business hours. Provide feedback and recommendations on existing and new security tools/technology and techniques for improvement.
• Work effectively as a member of a team, contribute to sharing information about new technologies, identified problems, and discovered solutions.
• Advice on secure system architecture and design.
• Execute technical audits, vulnerability assessments, and configuration reviews.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives related to information security.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Security and/or Technical Certification – Advantage

Experience

• Strong technical understanding of IT, to be able to validate that an environment meets all security and compliance controls.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in Information Security.

Technical Competence

• Well versed in networking devices, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems.
• Excellent skills with Endpoint Protection (EDR/XDR, Anti‑malware Solutions) Familiarity with Email Security Systems.
• Good Familiarity with IAM (Identity and Management) systems.
• A successful record of managing security tasks and/or projects.
• Ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision.
• Understanding of IT security methods and solutions.
• Familiarity with WAF – Advantage.
• Familiarity with WEB application architecture – Advantage.
• Familiarity with AI security methods – Advantage.
• Familiarity with Cloud Security Technologies (AWS Security Tools, Google Security, Azure Security) – Advantage.

Occupational Personality

• Great problem solving/analytical skills.
• Curiosity with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated to learn and develop one’s skills and knowledge in various fields Passionate about Technology.
• Work well under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English).