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Junior Information Security Engineer Jobs in Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium at Randstad Digital Belgium
Title: Junior Information Security Engineer
Company: Randstad Digital Belgium
Location: Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
As a Junior Information Security Engineer, you have up to two years of experience in proactively detecting, responding to, and mitigating security breaches.
Our customers and employees deserve peace of mind, even as cyber threats evolve. As an Incident Response Analyst, you play a vital role in maintaining security and compliance. You will analyze incidents, take appropriate action, and enhance the Security Threat Monitoring team within our Security Operations Center (SOC). This dedicated team continuously monitors cybersecurity threats, strengthens security processes, and mitigates risks.
Responsibilities:
Work as part of the Security Operations Center (SOC)
Investigate suspicious activities and take remedial actions
Maintain Security Monitoring Tools for effective security oversight
Perform penetration tests to identify system vulnerabilities
Document, test, and monitor security breaches and assess their damage
Core Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Collaboration
Customer Orientation
Eagerness to Learn
Effective Communication
IT Infrastructure Knowledge
Software Development Understanding
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Windows: Experience with Windows security and administration
ServiceNow: Familiarity with ITSM tools for tracking and managing security incidents
SIEM: Experience in Security Information and Event Management systems
Technical Skills Required:
Broad understanding of IT operating systems & middleware (Windows, Unix, Linux, databases) and networks
General to advanced knowledge of malware types and cyber-attack techniques
Familiarity with security tools for detection and analysis of security events
Experience with ticketing systems
Understanding of network security, firewalls, IDS, and related security measures
Qualifications & Assessment:
Must Have:
ICT Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT systems and security best practices
Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis: Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents
Information Security: Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and protocols
Web Security: Experience in securing web applications and services
Soft Skills:
Analytical Mindset and Strong Conceptual Thinking
Team Player with Strong Collaboration Skills
Security-Driven Mindset
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor security alerts and events from critical servers and systems
Respond to alarms generated by security systems, prioritizing and escalating as needed
Analyze attack techniques and determine root causes using system log files
Test and fine-tune security alarms and incident response procedures
Collaborate with teams to develop incident prevention strategies
Attend regular team meetings and scrums
Document incident contexts and findings
Assist colleagues with additional incident analyses
Ensure alignment with incident response runbooks and make recommendations for improvement
Participate in continuous improvement sessions:
Review lessons learned from incidents
Identify weaknesses in security controls
Optimize security processes and information flow
