Cyber Security Specialist – Vulnerability Management & SOC

Cyber Security Specialist – Vulnerability Management & SOC bij Pauwels Consulting. Our client, a prominent organization in the financial services sector, is looking for a dedicated specialist to join their security operations. This role focuses on proactive and reactive monitoring, vulnerability management, and the remediation of security breaches to safeguard digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities: conduct in-depth risk assessments and vulnerability analyses across digital infrastructure; perform security assessments on web applications and APIs to identify threats like SQL Injection and XSS; investigate suspicious activities and security incidents within the SOC environment; maintain security monitoring tools and analyze log data to identify anomalies; advise development teams on secure coding practices and internal security policies; document security breaches and perform forensic analysis to assess potential damage.

Requirements: you have 3+ years of experience in Information Security with a focus on vulnerability management and incident management; you possess a solid understanding of web security vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques; you bring experience with scripting using Python or Bash for automation and data analysis; you have knowledge of front-end development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS) and RESTful APIs; you possess familiarity with cloud security and log analysis within Azure, AWS, or GCP; you have experience working within Agile methodologies; you're proactive, analytical, and possess strong decision-making skills; you are fluent in English and Dutch.

Nice to Haves: relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or CompTIA Security+; experience with SCA, SAST, DAST, or VMDR tooling; previous experience as a Security Champion for a specific technology; willingness to perform forensic analysis and improve monitoring systems.

Offer: start date 01/12/2026, duration 7 months (until 30/06/2027), full-time, location Leuven, working model onsite, contract open to both permanent employees and freelancers.