Are you looking for a new opportunity to build a safer digital future? A job where you can contribute to strengthen cyber resilience across Europe?
Join us as a SOC Engineer. You will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of Nexova's Security Operations Centre. You will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the technical infrastructure that supports threat detection, incident response, and compliance. This includes managing security tools, supporting audits, enabling team readiness, and contributing to the overall cyber resilience of the organization. You will be part of a dynamic team of analysts, engineers, consultants, and specialists with the determination to provide excellent cybersecurity services, both internally and externally.
This position will be based at our Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Transinne, a village in the Belgian municipality of Libin.
Tasks and Activities
The scope of work will include:
* Security tool management: administering and optimizing various security tools and technologies used within the SOC, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and other supporting tools for daily operations.
* Planning, preparing, and executing system tests; evaluating test results against specifications and requirements; and reporting test results and findings.
* Implementing security controls across the organization’s infrastructure, ensuring compliance with internal and external security standards (e.g. ISO27001, NIS2).
* Participating in internal and external security audits, assisting in preparing the environment for inspection and gathering necessary evidence.
* Provide training to SOC Analysts and other internal teams on the use of security tools and infrastructure.
* Supporting SOC's infrastructure, connectivity, backup, and redundancy.
* Assistance with SOC customer due diligence, onboarding, and continuous improvement.
* Documenting the SOC network and infrastructure, including changes.
* Continuous learning and adaptation: staying informed about the latest security trends and technologies and adapting to new methods and tools in the cybersecurity landscape.
Skills and Experience
The following skills and experience are mandatory:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
* At least 3 years of professional experience.
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of security concepts, technologies and best practices.
* Proficiency in security tools and technologies commonly used in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment.
* Demonstrated expertise in SOAR and SIEM solutions.
* Experience working in a SOC environment, including incident detection, analysis and response.
* Knowledge of SOC processes, workflows and methodologies.
* Understanding of network and infrastructure security, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS and secure configuration management.
* Knowledge of secure network architecture and segmentation principles.
* Experience in implementing and maintaining security controls within a network environment.
* Experience in developing scripts or automation workflows to streamline security processes.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document incidents, communicate findings and provide recommendations.
* Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address security issues effectively.
* Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with the latest security technologies, tools and industry best practices.
* Willingness to adapt to new technologies and methodologies in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
* Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
* Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
* Security clearance (EU Secret) will be necessary, therefore only nationals of the EU countries will be considered for this role.
Why should you apply?
* You will have the opportunity to work within a major institution.
* We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
* Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; personalized training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.