Cyber Security Specialist – Vulnerability Management & Incident Response

Our client, a prominent financial services provider, is seeking a specialist to strengthen their digital defense capabilities. This role focuses on analyzing and mitigating security risks across a complex digital infrastructure while developing proactive strategies to counter evolving cyber threats.

• Investigate suspicious activities and execute remediating actions within a security operations center environment.
• Maintain and optimize security monitoring tools to ensure effective system protection and visibility.
• Perform penetration tests to identify potential flaws and vulnerabilities within the architecture.
• Document and monitor security breaches while assessing their impact on the organization.
• Manage vulnerability life cycles and coordinate remediation efforts across various IT departments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security processes with business priorities.

• 5+ years of experience in information security, specifically focused on proactively monitoring and remedying security breaches.
• You have extensive knowledge of vulnerability management, cyber risk management, and incident management including root cause analysis.
• You possess expertise in OWASP principles and web security.
• You bring experience with application management and open systems.
• You have worked within Agile environments.
• You possess strong analytical skills and a proactive, result-driven mindset.
• You're an independent team player who takes ownership of security processes and documentation.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

• Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting purposes.
• Basic understanding of programming principles.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 20 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Leuven
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers