Senior Security Engineer – Incident Response

Looking for a change? New challenges? 

Want to boost your career towards a(n) Senior Security Engineer – Incident response role? 

Join our Cybersecurity team at NRB! 

The NRB group is currently one of the market leaders in Belgium. We offer information technology services to meet the demands of all IT needs: infrastructure & cloud, software development and consultancy & managed staffing. 

More information: https://www.nrb.be/ 

WHY NRB?  

We care about you 

Are you interested in working in a pleasant atmosphere with the possibility of regularly working from home? Yes, that’s how it works with us!  

We invest in your future 

Do you want to evolve within your job function or change horizons? It’s possible! 

Requirements

THE BACKGROUND 

Need for reinforcement 

YOUR MISSION 

As a(n) Senior Security Engineer – Incident Response, your mission will be to develop the CSIRT service. 

Your responsibilities will be as follows:  

• Utilize your expertise in incident response to proactively identify and mitigate security threats. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and improve security measures. 

• Conduct thorough security assessments and provide actionable recommendations to enhance our security posture. 

• Stay informed on the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices. 

• Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation. 

• Provide expertise during security incidents, leading efforts to contain and remediate issues. 

• Train and mentor other team members on incident response best practices and procedures. 

• Install, administer, configure, setup, upgrade, and test security systems and tools to safeguard our infrastructure. 

• Monitor and ensure service continuity, intervening as necessary to restore functionality. 

• Optimize and automate security administration processes and implement monitoring tools. 

• Setup feedback mechanisms to increase the quality of other security services (SOC, Threat, Vulnerability management, etc.) 

• Perform log analysis, forensic investigations, and root cause analysis. 

• Contribute to ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, Availability, Change, and Configuration Management. 

YOUR TEAM 

You will be joining the Security Operations team, whose mission is to provide an agile and cross-functional cybersecurity service to both NRB and its customers, in order to protect them and prevent security attacks, and if any to limit their consequences as much as possible. 

The team comprises 21 people (professions, job functions, experts in, …) and is part of the Cybersecurity department. 

OUR OFFER 

• A(n) Senior Security Engineer – Incident Response job function: rich in responsibilities and challenges 

• A team of enthusiastic, professional colleagues in which there is an excellent atmosphere and where expertise is shared 

• Tools and infrastructure that are consistently at the forefront of innovation 

• Personalised career support to help you with your development 

• Many training opportunities and certifications 

• A company with a friendly working atmosphere which is dynamic and oriented towards innovation. 

• Fun times – a food truck, barbecue, after-work events, family day! 

• Complete salary package  

• Teleworking opportunities (up to 3 days a week) 

Requirements 

YOUR PROFILE 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in incident response or a related field. 

• Knowledgeable in handling various types of security incidents, including malware analysis, phishing, ransomware, and insider threats. 

• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and intrusion detection systems (IDS). 

• Strong understanding of network protocols and security architecture. 

• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python) for automation. 

• Experience with access control systems and identity management solutions. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly assess security incidents and determine effective remediation steps. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Technical knowledge mastered or to be developed together: 

Preferred Certifications: 

• GCIH  

• CISSP  

• CEH  

• CISM  

• CySA+  

• CTIA  

• SANS SEC504  

Soft skills:  

• Communication Skills: Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve security incidents efficiently. 

• Attention to Detail: Keen eye to identify and analyze the small details that could indicate potential vulnerabilities or threats. 

• Stress Management: Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, particularly during high-stakes incidents or breaches. 

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with other team members, departments, and external entities during incidents. 

• Critical Thinking: Ability to think logically and critically to evaluate threats, develop mitigation strategies, and improve incident response processes. 

• Adaptability: Ability to swiftly adapt to changing threat landscapes and respond to live incidents dynamically. 

• Time Management: Effective prioritization and organization of tasks to handle multiple incidents simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. 

• Leadership: Ability to lead incident response efforts, guide team members, and manage the incident response lifecycle. 

• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing one's own emotions and those of others, especially during stressful situations to maintain a positive and productive work environment. 

• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, including during mitigation and remediation efforts. 

• Ethics and Integrity: Strong ethical grounding and integrity, essential for handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately. 

Do you recognise yourself in this description? 

Do you want to learn more?  

Apply now! You will be contacted shortly 

What if the mission isn’t an exact match for you?  

Let’s stay in touch! Sign up, and we may contact you for other future opportunities: https://nrbcareers.com/o/spontaneous-application 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

Our recruitment process is simple, fast and transparent:  

KEYWORDS 

Incident response – cybersecurity – security architecture