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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security application engineer - **Company:** Daikin - **Location:** Gent, Belgium (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Distributed Systems, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), OAuth, Open Web Application Security, Openid Connect, Cloud Services, JSON Web Token, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Information Technology, Patch Management, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7aa0d92412c57939 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience * Experience in application and/or cloud security (preferably in an IoT or distributed system context) * Good understanding of: * Web and API security (e.g. OWASP Top 10) * Authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, etc.) * Secure communication protocols (TLS, MQTT, HTTPS) Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security services Experience with secure software development practices and DevSecOps concepts Nice to have * Experience with IoT architectures and device-cloud interactions * Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks (CRA, RED-DA, NIS2) * Experience with penetration testing coordination or interpreting pentest reports * Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, or similar * Experience with risk-based frameworks (e.g. CIS controls) * Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident response in cloud environments Soft skills * Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills * Ability to translate abstract security requirements into practical solutions * Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams * Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement ## Description As a Security Application Engineer, you will play a key role in embedding security, compliance, and reliability into our IoT cloud applications across their full lifecycle. You combine hands-on security engineering with process ownership and regulatory awareness, ensuring our solutions are secure by design, operationally reliable, and compliant with European regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and NIS2. You will collaborate closely with development teams, architects, and stakeholders to strengthen the security posture of our cloud ecosystem and support continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities You will contribute to both security engineering activities and process & compliance ownership: Security engineering * Perform security design reviews and threat modeling (in cooperation with our suppliers) for new features and system changes * Identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities in: * Cloud services and infrastructure * APIs and integrations * Device-cloud communication * Supporting tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and development environments Translate security requirements into practical and implementable technical controls together with development teams Organise and follow up on penetration testing activities, ensuring findings are properly remediated Processes and governance * Define, implement, and continuously improve security-related processes and procedures, including: * Vulnerability management and disclosure * Secure software update and patch management * Security documentation and evidence collection Support audits, internal assessments, ,and regulatory compliance activities (e.g. CRA, NIS2) Contribute to security awareness and best practices within engineering teams Operational support * Support the daily operations of our IoT cloud applications, including: * Incident follow-up and root cause analysis * Responding to service-related questions * Supporting reliability and service continuity initiatives ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)