R&D Security Engineer

The R&D Network and Security Engineer is responsible for designing secure and efficient network infrastructures. This includes conceptualizing, engineering, and testing new solutions to meet business needs while ensuring optimal security.
 

• Collaborate on R&D activities related to network architecture and cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and maintain secure configurations for firewalls, routers, switches, and other network components.
• Conduct risk assessments and design mitigation strategies, including functional safety and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration across platforms.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, BOMs, and security protocols.
• Develop test plans and collaborate with the validation team to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Support production teams in deploying and maintaining network solutions.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and new technologies in network and security engineering.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Automation or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in network engineering and security, preferably in industries such as automation, manufacturing, logistics, or aerospace.
• Working experience with Unix-based systems
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, IEC6443) and risk analysis.
• Experience with security and monitoring solutions such as SIEM, endpoint protection, or Zero Trust architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a keen interest in systems integration.
• Fluent in English (C1 or higher); Dutch language skills are a strong plus.
• Autonomous, proactive, and eager to stay ahead of industry developments.

What do we offer you?

• A place in an enthusiastic, young organisation with the necessary ambitions
• The necessary freedom and opportunity to take initiative. 
• An intensive training by experienced people.
• An attractive salary in an international environment with many benefits: 
  • Company car with fuel card/charging pass
  • Group & health insurance
  • Meal vouchers (8€)
  • Net allowances
  • CAO90 Bonus
  • Laptop
  • iPhone + subscription
  • 20 days of vacation plus 12 extra days for working a full year on 40h-workweek instead of 38h (32 leave days in total)
• Satellite office in Berchem ( Antwerp )

Unsolicited representations by third parties (recruitment agencies, headhunters, ...) of CVs via mail and/or telephone for our vacancies are considered as direct applications where no compensation is provided to the third party. Any T&Cs from these third parties will not be accepted unless upon signature of the T&Cs by a person in charge of HR. Candidates remain registered in the system for 12 months and cannot be proposed again during this period.