Cyber Security Analyst

Are you an expert in proactive cyber defense and incident analysis? Apply now for a long-term contract opportunity as a Threat Hunting Analyst in Mons, Belgium.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a Cyber Security related environment.
• Excellent analytical and hypothetical thinking with strong pattern recognition and deductive reasoning.
• Knowledge of Network and Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS/HIDS) and security event sources (Firewalls, IDS, Routers).
• Experience with Computer Forensics Tools (stand-alone, online, and network).
• Understanding of Computer Security Tools (Vulnerability Assessment, Anti-Virus, etc.).
• Experience with Network protocols and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge and practice of Data Analytics, Data Mining, and AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLM), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and Machine Learning.
• Valid NATO Secret clearance is mandatory.
• Certifications: Highly desirable to have advanced professional SANS certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCFA, GNFA, GREM).
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to manage workload in a high-tempo environment.
• Languages: English (fluent).

Job Description:

• Prioritise, plan, and execute threat hunts to identify stealthy threats across NATO's infrastructure.
• Highlight improvements for detection and prevention methods, including IDS and SIEM correlation content.
• Produce high-quality hypotheses and detection use cases for documentation in the NCSC centralised knowledge base.
• Advise on, test, and implement Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to improve existing defensive processes.
• Assist the NCSC in Cyber Incident Analysis and Response activities when required.
• Produce monthly reports on KPIs and activities for technical and business stakeholders; maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead regular meetings to share successes, setbacks, and lessons learned to improve organisational security processes