Level 2/3 SOC Engineer

14 months - Brussels, Belgium

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About the Role

RELYzIT Talent is seeking a Level 2/3 SOC Engineer for a high-impact, freelance assignment with our client in Brussels. This is a 14-month project where your expertise will directly shape the security posture of complex network and data systems, both on-premises and in the cloud. You will be at the forefront of proactive and reactive cybersecurity, ensuring that critical infrastructure and sensitive data remain protected against evolving threats. This is your opportunity to drive real change, working alongside elite builders and leveraging the VECTOR7™ Signal Stack vetting process to set a new standard in security excellence.

Why This Role Matters

In a world where digital threats are ever-evolving, our client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve. As a Level 2/3 SOC Engineer, you will be instrumental in safeguarding both internal and customer networks, ensuring business continuity and trust. Your work will directly reduce risk, prevent breaches, and enable secure innovation. The stakes are high: your expertise will help protect critical assets, maintain regulatory compliance, and empower the organization to operate with confidence in a dynamic threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure both internal and customer networks, ensuring robust protection across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Analyze current and potential threats, proposing and implementing targeted security solutions to minimize risk.
• Prepare precise documentation and develop actionable procedures to enhance security services and operational efficiency.
• Conduct active threat hunting within SIEM platforms to identify security risks, misconfigurations, and anomalous data.
• Collaborate with an external partner for initial triage, then analyze and manage real-time alerts and incidents as part of a Level 2/3 SOC team.
• Continuously improve the security posture by leveraging and optimizing existing tools, and by initiating new tooling and automation where beneficial.
• Utilize a suite of security technologies, including SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability management (Tenable One), threat intelligence, pentesting, sandboxes, and IPS/IDS.
• Act as both a controller and advisor, guiding stakeholders on best practices and emerging threats.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an IT Security Engineer or SOC Analyst at Level 2/3.
• Expertise in firewall management, specifically with Fortinet and Palo Alto solutions.
• Strong incident management skills, with a track record of handling complex security events.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) and SOAR technologies.
• Advanced security log analysis capabilities, with the ability to identify and respond to sophisticated threats.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vulnerability management tools, particularly Tenable One.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, preferably with ServiceNow.
• Experience with threat intelligence, pentesting, sandboxes, and IPS/IDS solutions.
• Ability to document procedures and develop clear, actionable security protocols.

Mindset & Approach

• Builder-first mentality: you take ownership, drive outcomes, and thrive in environments where your impact is visible.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates threats and acts decisively to mitigate them.
• Collaborative spirit, comfortable working with both internal teams and external partners.
• Continuous learner, eager to stay ahead of the latest security trends and technologies.
• Clear communicator, able to translate complex technical issues into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Language Proficiency

Professional proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Dutch is a strong advantage.

Other Requirements

• Partial remote work is possible; on-site presence in Brussels required as per project needs.
• Experience working within structured frameworks such as ITIL; familiarity with ServiceNow is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing SOC team.
• Eligible to work in Belgium for the duration of the project.

Project Details

Freelance position 14-month contract Location: Brussels, Belgium (partial remote)

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