Security Engineer

Software Search; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Training budget and security community

Job summary

Software Search is seeking a Security Engineer to tackle digital threats, design robust security architectures, and defend IT environments against evolving threats. You’ll influence selection of projects aligned with your strengths in security domains.

Work on complex challenges for leading clients, shaping incident response plans, and implementing protective controls across networks and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Fluent Dutch, both spoken and written, at C1 level.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a similar technical role.
• Knowledge of secure coding, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with firewall architectures, SIEM/SOAR, EDR, and cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong passion for technology demonstrated via labs, challenges, or security projects.
• Experience with scripting and/or programming in multiple languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, C/C++, Go, or Java.
• Strong understanding of operating system internals.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex topics clearly.
• One or more relevant certifications in security domains.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing secure network and system architectures.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Setting up and managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Integrating encryption and authentication mechanisms.
• Performing threat analysis and developing mitigation strategies against advanced threats.

Skills

Secure coding

Vulnerability management

Incident response

SIEM/SOAR

Firewall architectures

Cloud security

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity/CS/CE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

EDR

Job description

Security Engineer

Salary: €10,000
Location: The Randstad
Type: Hybrid

Are you the expert who tackles digital threats before they become a problem? Do you get energy from designing and building robust security architectures, identifying vulnerabilities, and creating smart solutions that truly work? Do you want to work on challenging projects without having to worry about sales? Then you may be the Security Engineer we are looking for.

With us, you will work on complex security challenges for leading clients. You build, optimize, and help defend IT environments against threats, and you get the freedom to choose which projects suit you best. Whether your focus is on offensive security, secure network design, malware defense, or developing detection and response mechanisms, you can shape your path based on your strengths and interests. You also stay engaged with your profession outside working hours, whether that means exploring new techniques, solving lab challenges, or participating in technical communities.

What are you going to do?

Imagine this: you are starting a new project at a large organization. You begin by analyzing the IT landscape, identifying vulnerabilities through penetration testing, redesigning parts of the infrastructure, and implementing new security controls. You develop security plans, advise on best practices, and help ensure that incident response plans are complete and effective.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Designing and implementing secure network and system architectures
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Setting up and managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection solutions
• Integrating encryption and authentication mechanisms
• Performing threat analysis and developing mitigation strategies against advanced threats, malware, phishing, and social engineering
• Advising on compliance with security and privacy standards such as GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, NIST, and BIO

What are you bringing?

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, such as Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Fluent Dutch, both spoken and written, at C1 level
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a similar technical role
• Knowledge of secure coding, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Experience with firewall architectures, SIEM/SOAR, EDR, and cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• A strong passion for technology, reflected in personal learning, labs, technical challenges, hackathons, or open-source security projects
• Experience with scripting and/or programming in multiple languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, C/C++, Go, or Java
• Strong understanding of operating system internals
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical subjects clearly and effectively
• One or more relevant certifications, such as offensive security, advanced security, networking, or security architecture certifications

You like this

• Improving security — finding vulnerabilities and making systems more resilient
• Proactive thinking — preventing attacks before they happen
• Technical challenges — diving deep into systems, networks, and code to find smart solutions
• Continuous learning — exploring new techniques and developing your skills beyond day-to-day project work

You don’t like this

• Half-hearted work — you do not leave loose ends in security projects
• Outdated security practices — insecure configurations and poor documentation trigger your drive for improvement

What we offer

• A permanent contract
• The freedom to choose projects that match your specialization and ambition
• A competitive compensation model
• A 32, 36, or 40-hour work week
• Optional work resources such as a laptop and phone
• A training budget and internal knowledge sessions
• Access to events, meet-ups, and professional security communities