AI Agent Engineer – AI & Security Operations

Our client, a leading global research and innovation organization, is looking for an engineer to build and operationalize next-generation AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities. This role focuses on developing AI agents that enhance threat intelligence and vulnerability management while integrating these technologies into daily security operations.

• Manage the full AI agent lifecycle from initial identification and design through to deployment and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain AI agents that support concrete security operations use cases such as threat intelligence gathering and enrichment.
• Identify emerging opportunities where AI can create measurable value and validate these ideas through structured experimentation.
• Translate complex cybersecurity and security operations challenges into practical, reliable, and production-ready AI solutions.
• Collaborate closely with security analysts and engineers to refine requirements, validate outcomes, and support the adoption of new tools.
• Establish sustainable handover processes and technical documentation to enable long-term operational support by the security team.

• You bring 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity disciplines such as Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, or Incident Response.
• You possess proven experience designing and delivering AI-enabled solutions within an enterprise environment.
• You have experience building, deploying, and maintaining production-ready technical solutions.
• You're able to work independently and take full ownership of projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to translate operational requirements into scalable solutions.
• You have excellent communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
• You are proactive, hands-on, and maintain a solution-oriented mindset.
• You are fluent in English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Exposure Management or Third-Party Risk Management.

• Start date: 07/09/2026.
• Duration: until the end of 2026.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Leuven.
• Working model: Hybrid (3 days onsite).
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.