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AGAD Technology

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

AGAD Technology
Belgium ยท Full-time ยท Mid-Senior

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Offensive & Defensive Security

Location: Deurne (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a technically proficient and highly motivated Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong focus on both offensive and defensive security operations. This is a hands-on role for an individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, is deeply technical, and enjoys working directly with real-world cyber threats. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in penetration testing, threat detection, and incident response, and can architect and implement robust security systems from scratch.

Key Responsibilities:

๐Ÿ” Offensive Security (Red Teaming):

  • Perform advanced penetration testing across infrastructure, networks, applications, and APIs.
  • Simulate sophisticated threat actor techniques and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Lead ethical hacking initiatives and comprehensive vulnerability assessments.
  • Utilize industry-standard frameworks such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST 800-115.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Defensive Security (Blue Teaming):

  • Operate and optimize SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar).
  • Analyze threat intelligence feeds and respond to active security incidents.
  • Conduct root cause analyses and propose actionable mitigation strategies.
  • Engage in threat hunting, malware analysis, and behavior-based detection.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Security Engineering & Architecture:

  • Design and enforce secure software development practices (DevSecOps).
  • Implement and harden network and endpoint defenses including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust models.
  • Develop secure authentication systems and manage encryption protocols.
  • Champion secure CI/CD pipelines and API security across development teams.

๐Ÿ“š Standards, Compliance, and Best Practices:

  • Maintain and apply industry-recognized technical certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP).
  • Participate in red/blue team simulations and internal security assessments.
  • Provide expert-level guidance on secure coding, DevOps security, and threat prevention strategies.

Candidate Profile:

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • 5+ years in cybersecurity roles with a strong focus on red/blue team operations.
  • Proven expertise in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and offensive security.
  • Solid experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, malware analysis, and threat detection.
  • Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, network security, and endpoint protection.
  • Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and secure SDLC practices.
  • Dutch Speaker


Preferred Certifications:

  • OSCP, CEH, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, or similar.
  • Additional credentials from ISACA, SANS, or OWASP are a plus.


Nice to Have:

  • Experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of ISO 27001 from a technical implementation standpoint (not audit-focused).

Key Skills

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penetration testing cybersecurity owasp malware analysis cissp oscp nist siem ceh incident response network security cloud security kubernetes powershell firewalls python docker devops qradar splunk cloud bash ccsp cicd aws gcp
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Posted
May 06, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Antwerp

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Categories

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