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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer (Dutch required) - **Company:** Company VIB - **Location:** Gent, Belgium (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Software, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Sentinel, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Veeam, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ea155a1ae62967e ## About the Role * You have a bachelor's or master's degree in ICT, cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent through experience. * You have approximately 3 years of experience in a system engineering, infrastructure engineering or security engineering role. * You have a solid understanding of modern Microsoft technologies and cybersecurity principles. * You enjoy analysing technical problems and finding practical, sustainable solutions. * You are eager to continuously learn and develop your cybersecurity expertise. * You take ownership of your work while collaborating effectively with colleagues. * You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * You enjoy working in an environment where not everything is predefined and where initiative is encouraged. Technical skills You have experience with several of the following technologies: * Microsoft security + Microsoft Defender + Microsoft Sentinel + Microsoft Entra ID + Microsoft Intune + Microsoft 365 security * Infrastructure and networking + Windows and/or Linux administration + Azure + Network security + Firewall technologies * Automation + PowerShell + Scripting + Microsoft Graph API (nice to have) * Additional experience is considered an asset (experience with one or more of the following is a plus): + Fortinet + Veeam Backup and Replication + Hyper-V and/or VMware + Active Directory + DNS and LDAP + SNMP monitoring + Microsoft Purview + ITIL + NIS2 or information security frameworks Fluency in both Dutch and English (spoken and written) is required. ## Description You collaborate closely with colleagues across ICT - including Support and Operation Engineers, System Engineers, Project Managers and external partners - to ensure security is embedded throughout our services and projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise while working alongside an experienced Senior Security Engineer in a modern Microsoft-based security environment. You will report to the Senior Security Engineer. What are your responsibilities? As a Cybersecurity Engineer you will: Security operations * Monitor, investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender. * Perform proactive threat hunting and contribute to incident response activities. * Support vulnerability management by identifying, assessing and following up on remediation activities. * Help improve detection capabilities through tuning, automation and continuous optimisation. Infrastructure security * Help maintain secure configurations across Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoints, servers and network infrastructure. * Support identity and access management initiatives. * Assist in maintaining secure firewall configurations and network security controls. * Help ensure backup and recovery solutions remain secure, reliable and properly monitored. * Contribute to patch and security update processes across VIB's infrastructure. Security engineering and automation * Improve security monitoring and operational processes through automation and scripting. * Help implement new security technologies and security improvements. * Develop and maintain operational scripts using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph where appropriate. * Continuously look for opportunities to simplify and improve security operations. Collaboration and continuous improvement * Support colleagues with complex security-related technical issues. * Contribute technical documentation and operational procedures. * Participate in ICT projects to ensure security is considered from the beginning. * Share knowledge with colleagues and help improve the overall maturity of the ICT team. * Stay informed about emerging threats, new technologies and security best practices. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)