Egov Select - Security Operations Specialist

Work environment

The Directorate-General for Simplification and Digitalization (DG SD) supports federal organizations in their digitalization and proposes measures to reduce the administrative burden for businesses and citizens.
As a center of expertise in new digital technologies and their use, the DG develops cross-cutting platforms and services in co-creation/co-sourcing with its clients.

In concrete terms, DG Simplification and Digitalization:
Develops the government's digital strategy and standards
Implements and monitors the digital transformation of the federal administration
Develops cross-cutting digital platforms and services in collaboration with federal organizations
Proposes measures to reduce administrative complexity and burdens for businesses, citizens, associations and public administrations
Calculates the costs arising from regulations and administrative formalities
Promotes, proposes and coordinates administrative simplification initiatives within the federal administration and other organizations
When it comes to security, DG SD collaborates closely with the internal IT team.
This role is therefore intended to support the entire organization when it comes to security operations.


Job description
Implementing and improving information security techniques and tools for infrastructure services, in line with established security policies.
Identifying potential infrastructure vulnerabilities and implementing necessary hardening measures.
Developing and maintaining operating procedures.
Managing security alerts and conducting vulnerability remediation.
Following up on penetration tests.
Administering security-related infrastructure components, such as Web Application Firewalls.
Collaborating with development teams to integrate security considerations into the application lifecycle.
Designing and implementing security strategies for cloud environments.

Profile requirements
You have a bachelor or a Master degree in informatics or equivalent through experience
You have at least 5 years of pertinent experience
You are fluent in French and Dutch
Hard skills:
Proficiency in Linux (RHEL) and network administration.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestrators, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
Strong familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and TerraForm, coupled with expertise in infrastructure monitoring solutions such as ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Understanding of programming principles.
Prior exposure to Azure or AWS is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Windows systems administration is considered a plus.
Soft skills:
Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with both technical and business representatives.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to produce high-quality documentation.
Proactive, keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends and potential threats
You are fluent in French and Dutch

We offer

A very challenging and interesting environment where you will visually contribute to a digitally progressive federal government, and where you will create a tangible added value for all Belgian residents logging into the public services websites. You will get a permanent contract with a benchmarked salary with a range of attractive fringe benefits :
meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, mobile, a mobility budget, homework compensation, hospitalization insurance, retirement savings and a nice holidays package