Cybersecurity Engineer

Dark Light is a specialized data and technology consultancy that supports organizations in Data & BI. We combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic business mindset, helping our clients build secure, scalable and future-proof environments.

For one of our international clients operating in a complex IT/OT environment, we are currently recruiting a Cyber Security Engineer with a strong data focus .

Role Overview

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s cyber resilience. You will support business and IT/OT departments in achieving cybersecurity objectives by combining technical expertise with risk management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will ensure that security principles are embedded across architecture, operations and incident response processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk and threat analyses on IT and OT architectures.
• Collaborate with solution and system architects to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate, test and recommend new security technologies and solutions.
• Perform periodic internal technical security assessments to ensure compliance with corporate security standards.
• Implement and enforce security controls, policies and best practices across the organization.
• Monitor security operations and disaster recovery processes, identify anomalies and recommend improvements.
• Identify and follow up on vulnerabilities through scanning, penetration testing and other security assessments.
• Contribute to the cyber incident response process, supporting investigation, resolution and reporting.
• Provide cybersecurity knowledge sharing and training to internal teams and external partners.
• Support compliance reviews and ensure alignment with internal IT security policies and standards.

Profile

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field. Relevant certifications such as GSEC, CISSP, CEH, GCFA, GCFE, GCIH (or willingness to obtain certification) are considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and support.
• Proven experience in risk assessment within IT and OT environments.

Languages

Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid knowledge of IT and OT security practices, including access control and system/network protection.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.