PpFor our customer we are looking for an Senior Security Engineer (Security Architecture Focus) /p pStart Date: asap /p pMan Days: 110+ /p pLanguages: NL ENG /p pRemote Politics: Flexible /p h3Overview /h3 pResponsible for the design, implementation, and alignment of security controls across the organization, with a focus on security engineering, architecture, and cross-domain integration. /p pActs as a bridge between technical security tooling, operational needs, and strategic initiatives. /p h3Summary of Responsibilities /h3 ul liSecurity engineering and tooling integration /li liEmail security ownership (Mimecast, MDO, DMARC, phishing controls) /li liVulnerability and exposure management (Qualys, Defender TVM, pentests) /li liCloud and data security support (CSPM, DLP) /li liNetwork visibility and detection (e.g., Darktrace) /li liSecurity architecture alignment across domains /li liContribution to strategic initiatives (e.g., SASE, LSAAF SAS) /li liCoordination with SOC, infrastructure teams, and vendors /li liRisk identification, tracking, and transparency /li /ul h3Important Positioning – What Defines the Right Profile /h3 pWhile the responsibilities above describe the bscope of the role /b, they are bnot sufficient criteria to identify the right candidate /b. /p pWhat differentiates the right profile is the bdepth of technical foundation combined with broad cross-domain expertise /b, built over time and validated through both experience and certifications. /p h3Key Differentiators: /h3 h3Strong Technical Foundations /h3 pEarly exposure to belectronics and low-level programming /b /p ul liDeep understanding of how systems and networks work internally /li liAbility to go beyond tooling and understand root causes /li /ul h3Infrastructure Background /h3 pBachelor in IT (System Administration) /p ul liHands-on experience in infrastructure and networking /li liNot starting directly in “security-only” roles /li /ul h3Formal Cybersecurity Specialization /h3 pSpecialized Bachelor in Cybersecurity /p ul liStructured and comprehensive view across security domains /li /ul h3Extensive Certifications (Critical Differentiator) /h3 pThe profile is strongly reinforced by a bbroad and coherent certification path /b, demonstrating both depth and cross-domain coverage: /p ul libCisco /bCisco bCCNP /b (expired but still highly relevant as proof of networking depth) /li libCompTIA Certifications (Full Track) /bCompTIA bCloud Admin Professional /b /li liCompTIA bNetwork Infrastructure Professional /b /li liCompTIA bSecure Infrastructure Specialist /b /li liCompTIA bSecure Infrastructure Expert /b /li liCompTIA bSecurity Analytics Professional /b /li liCompTIA bNetwork Vulnerability Assessment Professional /b /li liCompTIA bNetwork Security Professional /b /li liThese collectively demonstrate:Strong networking foundation /li liSolid infrastructure knowledge /li liCloud and security expertise /li liAnalytical and vulnerability management capabilities /li libOther Certifications /bISC2 bSSCP /b /li libIT Service ManagementITIL v4 Foundation /b /li libITIL v5 Foundation /b /li liThese add:Operational maturity /li liUnderstanding of processes, service management, and governance /li /ul h3Why This Matters /h3 ul liThis role bcannot be filled effectively /b by: /li liA narrowly specialized security profile /li liA candidate lacking foundational IT knowledge /li liInstead, it requires someone who can:Understand systems end-to-end /li liBridge infrastructure, cloud, and security domains /li liIdentify gaps between tools and processes /li liTranslate technical reality into architectural decisions /li /ul p“This role is often described through its responsibilities, but in practice the differentiator is not tool ownership or individual domains. It is the combination of deep technical foundations (electronics, low-level programming, infrastructure), formal cybersecurity specialization, and a broad set of advanced certifications — particularly across the full CompTIA security, infrastructure, and cloud tracks, combined with ITIL service management knowledge.” /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr