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Senior Security Engineer - Cybersecurity (en BRUSELAS, Comisión Europea)

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Senior Security Engineer working on-site for the European Commission in Brussels (relocation required). Day to day: managing the full vulnerability lifecycle, hardening Linux/Windows/VMware infrastructure, automating tasks with Python/Bash, and reporting on security metrics. Stack includes AWS/Azure, Rapid7/Nessus, Splunk, ServiceNow. Salary €4,000–4,200 net/month.

OFERTA LABORAL: Security Engineer IT - Cybersecurity ** Contrato indefinido + Proyecto de larga duración. ** Salario: 4.000 4.200 € NETO / Mes (según experiencia y formación aportada), puede ser como freelance. ** Interesante proyecto en la Comisión Europea en Bruselas. + Pagamos el primer mes de alojamiento en Bruselas. *** Lugar de trabajo: Bruselas on-site (es NECESARIO cambiar el lugar de residencia a BRUSELAS) *** ___ ___ __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ *** IMPRESCINDIBLE: NIVEL MUY ALTO DE INGLÉS, CAPAZ DE TRABAJAR CON FLUIDEZ DESDE EL PRIMER DÍA, TANTO HABLADO COMO ESCRITO .*** Valorable conocimientos de Francés (no obligatorio) __ __ __ __ Job Title: Senior Security Engineer Responsibilities: Create custom internal scripts for task automation, data analysis, and API integrations connecting security platforms and infrastructure tools. Manage the full vulnerability lifecycle, including identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation tracking, validation, and reporting. Prepare vulnerability assessment reports, remediation plans, dashboards, operational procedures, KPIs, and security metrics. Coordinate remediation activities across multiple teams to ensure timely patching, security updates, and configuration changes. Deploy, administer, secure, and harden Linux, Windows, and VMware ESXi server environments. Deploy, configure, and maintain network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN gateways. Design, orchestrate, and deploy scalable and resilient infrastructure services supporting cyber threat management operations. Develop and implement automated workflows to reduce manual intervention and prevent recurring incidents. Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, SOC, Development, Compliance, and external vendors to ensure effective remediation and security operations. Monitor and report on vulnerabilities, risk exposure, high-risk assets, actively exploited threats, ticket trends, and security performance indicators. Produce and maintain technical documentation for engineers, operators, and end users. Troubleshoot mission-critical services and continuously improve operational efficiency through automation. Technical skills: Strong expertise in Linux, Windows Server, and VMware ESXi administration and security hardening. Advanced scripting and automation skills using Python and Bash. Experience with API integration and workflow automation between enterprise technologies. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, VPN technologies, and network security principles. Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms and related security practices. Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Rapid7 Nexpose and Nessus. Experience with SIEM platforms, preferably Splunk. Experience with ticketing and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow and Jira. Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, cyber threat intelligence, and vulnerability management best practices. Familiarity with containerized environments and DevSecOps practices, including Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with messaging and event-driven platforms such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, or Google Pub/Sub. Knowledge of emerging threats, attack vectors, and modern hybrid cloud security challenges. Experience in Java, GoLang, or Rust is considered an asset. Profile: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, vulnerability management, or a similar role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication, reporting, and documentation skills. Proactive mindset with a strong focus on automation and continuous improvement. Fluency in English is required; French is considered a strong asset. .

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