Cyber Security Specialist – Vulnerability Management & SOC

Our client, a prominent organization in the financial services sector, is looking for a dedicated specialist to join their security operations. This role focuses on proactive and reactive monitoring, vulnerability management, and the remediation of security breaches to safeguard digital infrastructure.

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments and vulnerability analyses across digital infrastructure.
• Perform security assessments on web applications and APIs to identify threats like SQL Injection and XSS.
• Investigate suspicious activities and security incidents within the SOC environment.
• Maintain security monitoring tools and analyze log data to identify anomalies.
• Advise development teams on secure coding practices and internal security policies.
• Document security breaches and perform forensic analysis to assess potential damage.

• You have 3+ years of experience in Information Security with a focus on vulnerability management and incident management.
• You possess a solid understanding of web security vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
• You bring experience with scripting using Python or Bash for automation and data analysis.
• You have knowledge of front-end development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS) and RESTful APIs.
• You possess familiarity with cloud security and log analysis within Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• You have experience working within Agile methodologies.
• You're proactive, analytical, and possess strong decision-making skills.
• You are fluent in English and Dutch.

Nice to Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience with SCA, SAST, DAST, or VMDR tooling.
• Previous experience as a Security Champion for a specific technology.
• Willingness to perform forensic analysis and improve monitoring systems.

• Start date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 7 months (until 30/06/2027)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Leuven
• Working model: Onsite
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers