Senior Information Security Engineer

Senior Information Security Engineer / Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Leuven

Type: Full-time, contract-based

We are looking for an experienced Senior Information Security Engineer to strengthen our cyber security capabilities and help protect critical digital infrastructure.

In this role, you will be responsible for proactively identifying, monitoring, and mitigating cyber security risks across multiple layers of the IT environment. You will work closely with security and operational teams to investigate incidents, manage vulnerabilities, and improve the overall security posture of the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor security events and incidents as part of a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Investigate suspicious activities, analyze root causes, and coordinate remediation actions
• Maintain and optimize security monitoring tools to ensure effective detection and protection
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses
• Manage and follow up on vulnerability remediation processes
• Document security incidents, test response measures, and assess business impact
• Contribute to proactive security improvements aligned with evolving cyber threats and business priorities

Your profile

• 5+ years of experience in information security, cyber security operations, or security engineering
• Strong hands-on experience in incident management, root cause analysis, and vulnerability management
• Solid knowledge of cyber risk management, web security, and information security best practices
• Familiarity with OWASP principles and application security concepts
• Experience working with security monitoring tools and security processes in enterprise environments
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong ownership mindset with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach

Skills & competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong conceptual thinking
• Proactive, autonomous, and able to take initiative
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Clear, structured, and convincing communication style
• Result-driven attitude with a "make it happen" mentality
• Security-focused, quality-driven, and well organized
• Strong team player with the ability to work across technical and business stakeholders

Languages

• Dutch: fluent/professional level
• English: fluent/professional level

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Experience in application management
• Exposure to open systems environments

If you're an experienced cyber security professional who combines strong technical expertise with ownership, pragmatism, and a passion for protecting business-critical environments, we'd like to hear from you.