Senior Security Engineer

pAt MindWave, we’re not just building teams. We’re building a new way of working. We’re creating a community of experts who thrive in a transparent, human, and forward-thinking environment. /ppWe are currently looking for a bSecurity Engineer /b to join our community. In this role, you will ensure the reliable day-to-day operation of enterprise security solutions while actively contributing to projects that evolve and strengthen security infrastructure. You will work across core identity components, access management frameworks, and modern security toolsets in a mission-critical environment. /ppThis is a bhybrid role based in Brussels /b (easily accessible, near Central Station), offering flexible remote work up to 3 days per week with 2 days per week on-site. Your Responsibilities Will Include: /ppb1. Security Operations Infrastructure Defense: /b /pulliConfiguring, maintaining, and supporting enterprise security tools and defensive controls. /liliMonitoring security systems, enhancing observability, and defending environments against unauthorized access. /liliManaging application firewalls and securing web services. /liliHandling operational scripting and routine automation across Linux and/or Windows environments. /li /ulpb2. Identity Access Management (IAM): /b /pulliManaging identity components, user account provisioning, and access management architectures. /liliProviding technical expertise and implementation guidance on authentication protocols, specifically bOAuth and OpenID Connect /b. /liliAdministering directory services and identity solutions, including OpenLDAP and Active Directory (with Auth0 services as a plus). /li /ulpb3. Governance, Advisory Security Culture: /b /pulliAnalyzing and defining technical security requirements, translating them into pragmatic solutions. /liliDeveloping security procedures, contributing to policy recommendations, and aligning workflows with SSDLC, RUP, and Agile methodologies. /liliDelivering technical security advice to cross-functional staff, managers, and leadership. /liliDriving security awareness initiatives and training employees on established procedures and best practices. /li /ulh3Conformity Qualification Criteria /h3pYou combine solid security engineering fundamentals with a pragmatic, quality-driven approach to IAM and infrastructure defense. /pullibExperience Methodologies: /b Proven experience as a Security Engineer operating within SSDLC, RUP, and Agile frameworks. /lilibAuthentication Protocols: /b Strong, demonstrable understanding of modern authentication protocols and identity providers, specifically bOAuth, OpenID Connect /b, OpenLDAP, and Active Directory. /lilibIAM Expertise: /b Solid, practical knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts, provisioning architectures, and access governance solutions. /lilibSystems Scripting: /b Practical scripting and troubleshooting skills in Linux and/or Windows operating environments. /lilibLanguage Proficiency: /b Fluent in bDutch or French /b (with a good working command of the other), accompanied by a strong command of bEnglish /b, enabling seamless communication with both technical and business stakeholders. /lilibWork Arrangement: /b Willingness and eligibility to work in a hybrid setup (2 days/week on-site in Brussels, up to 3 days/week remote). /lilibCompliance Note: /b Submission requires acceptance and signature of the standard candidate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Key Technical Competencies Evaluation Assets /liliHands-on experience with application firewalls (WAF) and securing modern web service architectures. /liliExperience with bAuth0 /b web services and modern identity SaaS platforms is considered a strong plus. /liliSolid background or previous experience in enterprise network security architecture is a plus. /liliStrong ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable implementation roadmaps. Soft Skills and the MindWave Mindset /liliulliAt MindWave, we value people who are not only strong in what they do, but also in how they work with others. /lilibYou take ownership /b and feel comfortable working with a high level of autonomy. You don’t wait for perfect instructions before moving forward: you explore, challenge assumptions, and turn ideas into working solutions. /lilibYou combine thoroughness with pragmatism /b and communicate openly when you see opportunities, risks, or better ways of doing things. You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and can explain complex technical ideas clearly to diverse audiences. /lilibCuriosity is part of how you work. /b You’re interested in emerging security paradigms, AI possibilities, and modern infrastructure, eager to experiment and happy to share what you learn with the wider community. /lilibAbove all, you value transparency, trust, and human connection. /b Because at MindWave, we believe the best results come from strong experts who are given the freedom and support to do meaningful work. /li /ul /li /ulh3