LeHibou - Information Security Engineer

An international technology company operating in the media sector is looking for an Information Security Engineer to join the IT Security team within the corporate IT department. The role focuses on operational cybersecurity activities, vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response support, security assessments, and continuous improvement of security controls.

This is a hands-on role combining technical expertise, operational follow-up, coordination, and continuous improvement. The position is part of a structured cybersecurity and compliance programme in the context of NIS2 obligations under Belgian law and the implementation of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, with a target of April 2027. The consultant/employee will contribute directly to control implementation, evidence production, and audit readiness across the corporate IT perimeter.

Practical information

Location: Seraing (Liège), Belgium
Contract type: open to freelance consultant or permanent employee, depending on profile
Start date: as soon as possible
Remote work: hybrid model with 2 days per week remote and 3 days on site
Travel: no travel required
Reporting line: Cybersec Operations Manager
Working language: French for day-to-day team interactions, with professional English required for documentation, tools, and international stakeholders
Team context: the IT Security team is being structured and scaled, in a build environment rather than a steady-state operation

Main responsibilities

Security operations & monitoring:

Monitor and investigate security alerts across multiple security platforms
Participate in incident response activities and support the coordination of security investigations
Improve and tune detection capabilities and monitoring use cases
Support the development and maintenance of operational security procedures and playbooks
Perform operational security reviews and follow-up activities

Vulnerability & exposure management:

Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities and ensure findings are reviewed and prioritized
Follow up remediation actions with infrastructure, platform, application, and support teams
Track remediation progress and escalate overdue actions when required
Coordinate external penetration tests and security assessments
Ensure findings from assessments and pentests are documented, tracked, and remediated

Security assessments & risk management:

Perform security reviews of applications, services, and technical solutions
Contribute to risk assessments for new projects, technologies, and providers
Review security configurations and identify improvement opportunities
Support the identification and management of security risks across the IT environment

Security governance & reporting:

Maintain and monitor operational security KPIs and dashboards
Support reporting related to vulnerabilities, incidents, security posture, and remediation efforts
Participate in periodic reviews of user access, privileged accounts, and security controls
Contribute to compliance activities and implementation of security requirements related to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and NIS2
Produce and maintain auditable evidence of security control operations, including logs, reports, review records, and remediation closure evidence

Security improvement & automation:

Identify opportunities to improve security controls and operational processes
Contribute to automation initiatives to reduce manual activities
Leverage available security tooling capabilities, including built-in analytics and automation features, to improve detection quality and reduce manual effort
Maintain security documentation, processes, and operational procedures

Collaboration & Security advisory:

Provide security guidance and support to IT teams and project stakeholders
Work closely with Infrastructure and Workplace teams to improve overall security posture
Promote security best practices and support awareness initiatives
Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity trends

Profile required

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, vulnerability management, or a related technical security role
Experience in security monitoring, incident handling, or vulnerability management
Experience working with security tools and operational security processes

Technical knowledge:

Understanding of security monitoring and incident response principles
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes and risk-based remediation prioritization, including CVSS scores, asset criticality, exploitability context, and compensating controls
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR suite: Defender for End