Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Company: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Belgium

Employment Type: Full-time

Nature of the tasks

• Develop and implement security policies and procedures.
• Define, implement and monitor security plans.
• Guide development teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to build and operate software securely, following EC standards and industry best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Conduct security inspections, code reviews, and risk assessments for internally developed as well as SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) applications.
• Monitor systems for security breaches and incidents.
• Analyse and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities, including managing the remediation process through to closure.
• Design and deploy security solutions and technologies for internal EC Data Centre and Cloud environments.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Ensure data protection and privacy through encryption and access controls.
• Conduct security training and awareness programs for staff.
• Prepare incident response plans and conduct simulations.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends and emerging threats.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using automated tools and manual techniques to identify and prioritize security weaknesses.
• Manage and configure security tools, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Lead the response to security incidents, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis and reporting.

Specific expertise and technologies

• Proficiency in cybersecurity domains (network, application, endpoint, cloud).
• Experience with integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and software supply chain security tools.
• Understanding of secure coding practices in languages (Java, Python, JavaScript) and knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Knowledge of encryption protocols and technologies (e.g., TLS/SSL, IPSec, AES, RSA, PKI).
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Expertise in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP).
• Knowledge of IAM/IGA platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint), MFA and SSO.
• Experience with cloud security architectures and controls.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages for automation and monitoring.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27005 standards.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools and network security monitoring (NSM).
• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and threat modelling methodologies.

Minimum level of expertise

Normal

Mandatory for ‘Normal’ level:

• One of the following or an equivalent certification:
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM
• CCSP

Optional for ‘Normal’ level:

• Cloud and vendor-specific certifications.

Senior

Mandatory for ‘Senior’ level:

• One of the following or an equivalent certification:
• CISSP-ISSAP
• GIAC advanced credential (e.g., GCIH, GCIA)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

Optional for ‘Senior’ level:

• Cloud expert certifications.

Skills

• Ability to analyse complex and design effective solutions.
• Talent for attention to detail in code correctness, error handling, and documentation.
• Ability to anticipate future threats and evaluate trends.
• Ethical judgment and integrity.
• Continuous learning and adaptability to emerging security trends.
• Capability to educate and train others on security practices.
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings.
• Ability to understand, speak and write English, optionally French as an additional asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously.
• Results-oriented mindset, focused on delivering results.