Cyber Security Engineer

Hybrid (Sint-Andries)

dotOcean, based in Brugge with hubs in Gent and Leuven, Belgium, is a leader in pioneering autonomous control and advanced situational awareness technology for the maritime, security and civil industry.

As a Security Engineer at dotOcean, you help keep our systems, networks, and data safe. Security is part of everything you build.
You work closely with our DevOps, IT, and engineering teams to make sure our environments stay strong and reliable. You spot vulnerabilities before they cause problems, find their root cause, and fix them in a practical way.
You help automate security checks, write and improve security policies, and support standards such as ISO 27001 and NIS2. You document your work clearly and share your knowledge with the team — helping us build secure technology that we can trust.

• A bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent professional experience.
• Two to three years of experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar role.
• A security-first mindset – you think in risks, mitigations and long-term resilience.
• Solid understanding of network and system security principles, including LAN/WAN topologies.
• Hands-on experience with: firewalls, endpoint and EDR management, Windows & Linux hardening, account and access management, TLS and PKI and vulnerability scanners.
• Familiarity with SIEM systems and the security risk-management process.
• Certifications such as CEH are valued but not required – your curiosity and problem-solving skills matter most.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIS2 and experience with audits or certification is an asset.

Key Competences

• You communicate clearly, structure information well and adapt to your audience.
• You analyse issues systematically and develop effective, realistic solutions.
• You understand how data and systems interact and use insight to improve processes.

• You consistently deliver accurate work and take ownership for maintaining high standards.

• At dotOcean, you'll work with the latest technologies in autonomous systems, automated operations and cloud technology.

• We're a growing team focused on collaboration, coaching and personal development. And yes, there's always laughter
• We foster an open environment where active listening and the sum of all parts are valued. You'll grow both professionally and personally.
• After a week of hard work, we often head to the café to unwind. Our party committee also organizes fun activities and events.

• With 40-hour workweeks and 12 additional vacation days per year, we ensure you have the perfect work-life balance.

• Your enthusiasm and results-oriented approach are rewarded with a nice salary package, supplemented with benefits like meal and eco vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance

For additional questions send an e-mail to our HR officer,