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Cyber Security Specialist
ThoughtBotLuxembourg11 hours ago
ContractInformation Technology

Type: B2B Freelance Contract

Duration: initial contract 5 months (Extension Possible)

Deadline to apply: 22-12-2025

Start Date: 15-01-2026

Focus: Blue team


Responsibilities

  • Create detection rules, monitor and analyze security events to identify risks and threats.
  • Handle cybersecurity incidents: technical investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessment, and remediation.
  • Stay up to date with security news, current threats, vulnerabilities, and remedies, especially those that may directly impact the organization.
  • Write and maintain documentation of security infrastructures and related processes; develop automation whenever feasible.
  • Cooperate with other IT teams to ensure the required level of security for IT systems.
  • Contribute to tasks such as operating IT security platforms, threat hunting, digital forensics, incident response, vulnerability assessments on applications, servers, and networks, and follow-up on corrective measures.


Profile

  • Master’s degree in IT technologies, preferably with a specialization in IT security.
  • Proven experience in implementing and managing defensive security solutions and processes.
  • Strong experience in security operations: SIEM management, incident handling, EDR, SOAR, and/or Threat Intelligence solutions.
  • Solid understanding of IT security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Good knowledge of operating systems and networking protocols.
  • Familiarity with security tools and technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and French.
  • Team player with a proactive and collaborative approach.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


Advantages:

  • Relevant IT security certifications.
  • Experience in CSIRT.
  • Knowledge in cloud security and AI security.

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