Cyber Security Specialist

Job Title: Cyber Security Consultant

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Possible Extensions)

Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Medior/Senior Security Engineer to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of PMH’s digital and broadcast infrastructure.
• In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving security measures across both traditional IT systems and specialized media networks.
• You will collaborate closely with innovation teams, project managers, technology stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure robust protection of systems supporting live broadcasts, playout, content management, and media operations.
• From vulnerability management and secure architecture design to incident response and compliance, your contributions will be instrumental in safeguarding PMH’s evolving digital ecosystem.
• This role requires hands-on technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to navigate complex hybrid environments (on-premise, cloud, and media-specific systems).

Key Accountabilities:

• As a Medior/Senior Security Engineer, you are responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity posture.
• You focus on both proactive and reactive security measures to protect PMH’s digital and media infrastructure to meet the demands of PMH’s ambitions: Live, broadcasting, playout, content management, media operations, and more.
• You will work across traditional IT systems and specialized media and broadcast networks. Collaboration with innovation teams, project management, technology teams, and external vendors is a daily aspect of the role.
• You proactively propose, develop, and maintain future-proof security solutions that align with PMH’s strategic goals while ensuring operational effectiveness and business continuity.
• Design and implement secure network, system, and application architectures aligned with industry best practices.
• Perform continuous vulnerability management and patch management.
• Define and enforce firewall, network, endpoint, and cloud security policies.
• Collaborate with the internal CSIRT to enhance detection.
• Evaluate and test security tools and recommend enhancements.
• Collaborate with project and infrastructure teams to embed security requirements in design and deployment phases.
• Maintain compliance with relevant security standards (e.g., ISO27001, NIS2, GDPR).
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and remediation tracking.
• Develop and deliver internal security training and awareness initiatives.
• Participate in change and incident management processes to ensure secure implementations.
• You are occasionally available to handle critical security tasks or incidents outside of standard business hours (estimated 2–3 times per year).

Essential Skills:

• 3–10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles (Medior: 3+, Senior: 7+).
• Solid understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, endpoint protection, and encryption technologies.
• Experience securing hybrid infrastructures (on-prem, cloud, media-specific systems).
• Knowledge of broadcast media environments and video-over-IP is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated skills in incident detection, analysis, and response.
• Familiarity with automation/scripting for security (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified in one or more: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Certified in one or more: CCNA, CCNP, Arista ACE, Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Fortinet NSE 4-7, or equivalent.
• Experience with Cisco, Checkpoint, Fortinet Firewalls, and Arista security-enabled networking products.
• Proficiency in French and Dutch.