Security Analyst – Leuven

Project overview

Introduction

IT-Planet is the HR specialist for flexible and temporary staffing in IT. We manage IT projects for various top 100 clients throughout Flanders and Brussels in the following IT domains: Application Development, Infrastructure Services & Software Testing. With 15 years of experience, we can perfectly meet your individual needs. With us, you can and may grow and learn, in short, flourish in your job. Sounds good? We currently have 180 great colleagues on projects. To further strengthen our team, we are currently looking for a Security Analyst (m/f/x) to work with our client in Leuven.

Function

• This position can be filled with both a permanent contract (employee status) and a freelance contract
• Duration: Long term
• Region: Leuven
• Full time
• Investigate and analyze current and emerging cyber threats.
• Identify cybercriminals, attack techniques, and potential attack campaigns.
• Assess the risks and impact of cyber threats on the IT environment.
• Collect and analyze information from internal and external sources.
• Prepare and present reports on cyber threats and potential risks.
• Identify shortcomings in existing security measures and propose improvements.
• Support the development and improvement of detection rules and security use cases.
• Collaborate with security teams on threat hunting and incident response.
• Share relevant threat intelligence with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Offer

What comes with it

You will be compensated according to your tasks, knowledge, and competencies. We carefully develop a motivating salary package including an attractive fringe benefits package with group and hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, eco-cheques, an annual budget for the purchase of personal IT equipment, … We also offer you a company car with a charging or fuel card.

What really matters

You and your personal wishes and needs are central to us. Through personal follow-up and contacts, we strive together for your desired career. We offer you the growth opportunities and challenges you aspire to, and guide you through a professional training and development policy. We consider work-life balance important, and in this context, we also offer flexibility. Additionally, we organize many great events annually to which you are always invited! We are also present as a sponsor at several festivals each year!

All of the above, and much more, ensures that we win the Great Place to Work award year after year!

Freelance? Don't hesitate to contact us for a tailor-made proposal. And yes, as a freelancer, you can also benefit from training and events through IT-Planet!

Information

Interested? Send your CV and possibly your cover letter to [contact removed] attn: Béatrice

• Good knowledge of cybersecurity, cyber threats, and attack techniques.
• Experience with threat intelligence, threat analysis, or a similar security function.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools, security monitoring, and log analysis.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, and security measures.
• Knowledge of security use cases and detection rules.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear reports and concrete recommendations.
• Good communication skills and experience with collaboration between different stakeholders.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: Lange termijn
• Location: Leuven, BE
• Languages: Dutch