Cyber Security Engineer

SANDT is looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to support clients in strengthening the security, resilience, and reliability of their digital environments.

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will help design, implement, and improve security controls across infrastructure, cloud, applications, networks, and identity environments. You will work closely with IT, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to reduce risk, improve detection and response capabilities, and ensure that security is embedded pragmatically into day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage defined cybersecurity workstreams independently, including planning, execution, documentation, and quality assurance
• Design, implement, and improve security controls across infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, network, and application environments
• Support vulnerability management activities, including assessment, prioritisation, remediation follow-up, and risk reporting
• Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of security tools such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, firewalls, cloud security controls, and monitoring solutions
• Support incident detection and response by helping define playbooks, escalation flows, investigation steps, and lessons learned
• Collaborate with architects, IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to embed security-by-design principles into projects and operations
• Translate technical risks into clear, decision-oriented recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences
• Contribute to compliance and security governance activities linked to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, OWASP, and NIS2 where relevant
• Identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities within your scope, and propose pragmatic mitigation actions
• Coach junior colleagues or client team members on cybersecurity good practices, documentation, and delivery standards

• 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, infrastructure security, cloud security, SOC engineering, or a related technical security role
• Hands-on experience in at least one cybersecurity domain, with a good general understanding of the wider cybersecurity landscape
• Experience contributing to security projects, operational security improvements, or risk reduction initiatives
• Experience working in complex IT environments with multiple technical and business stakeholders
• Experience in consulting, public sector, financial services, energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, or regulated environments is an asset
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is an asset
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, Azure Security, AWS Security, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are considered an asset

Technical Requirements

• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and risk management
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Infrastructure and system hardening, Network security, Endpoint security, Identity and access management, Cloud security, Vulnerability management, Security monitoring, Incident response, SIEM, EDR, XDR, firewall, IAM, PAM, or vulnerability scanning solutions
• Understanding of security controls such as access management, logging, encryption, backup, segmentation, secure configuration, and monitoring
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts across Azure, AWS, or GCP is an asset
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, OWASP Top 10, or NIS2
• Ability to document security findings, technical risks, remediation plans, and implementation choices clearly
• Basic scripting or automation knowledge, for example Python, PowerShell, Bash, or security orchestration tools, is an asset

Soft Skills

• Trilingual proficiency: Dutch, French, and English
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to simplify complex cybersecurity topics and create clarity
• Pragmatic, structured, and delivery-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently within a defined scope while keeping stakeholders aligned
• Strong sense of ownership, quality, and follow-through
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and risk-based trade-offs

Competitive Benefits - At SANDT, we offer a competitive rewards package, including a company car or mobility budget, phone subscription, group and health insurance, lunch vouchers, and more.

Inclusive Culture - We value diversity and foster an environment where different perspectives drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Stability & Trust - Reliability is at the heart of what we do, building lasting relationships with our clients, partners, and employees.

At SANDT, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive. We embrace diversity and ensure fair opportunities for all.

At SANDT, we operate at the crossroads of strategy, execution, and technology; turning complex challenges into concrete outcomes. Our work bridges IT and OT through smart, pragmatic solutions that create connected environments and lasting impact. We build trusted partnerships through clarity, rigor, and measurable results, all while fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and sharp thinking. We believe in Excellence over Ego, Engagement with Impact, and Evolution as a Mindset; three values that shape how we think, collaborate, and grow with our clients. To support that growth, we developed SANDTedge, our internal framework that gives every consultant a clear, shared trajectory with concrete benchmarks across impact, ownership, problem-solving, and communication.