CyberDevOps Analyst- EU Institution Brussels

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity and want to take advantage of a great job to give new inpulse to your career? This offer is for you. In order to support one of our clients, a large and famous European Public Institution in Brussels, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst - CyberDevOps.  

EKXEL IT Services, is a European leader in IT engineering, high-tech consulting and IT services. We offer a unique blend of expertise and support major European groups with international vocation to implement and succeed in their project to transform and modernize their information systems.

Mission Overview

As a Leader Cybersecurity Analyst / Cyber DevOps Analyst, you will act as a pivotal technical leader driving cybersecurity operations, Identity & Access Management (IAM), secure cloud application architectures, and DevSecOps automation. You will provide advanced guidance and technical leadership across major security-related initiatives within a large-scale European institutional environment. 

Key Responsibilities & Essential Tasks:

• Technical Leadership: Serve as technical leader / team leader on major security projects, providing architectural oversight and technical coordination.

• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Design, implement, and administer Federation services (Microsoft Entra ID), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), RBAC models, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access policies.

• Authentication Systems & Protocols: Enforce robust security policies and secure authentication mechanisms utilizing SAML, OpenID Connect, and OAuth protocols.

• DevSecOps & Automation: Integrate automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines, manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security templates, and design Python/Bash automation scripts to connect security platforms and audit compliance.

• Cloud Networking & Application Security: Define and review secure cloud architectures (Azure, AWS), deploy Cloud Application Firewall solutions (WAF), and secure internal applications exposed to the Internet.

• Cyber Defense & Security Operations: Contribute to cyber-defense operations, interfacing with SOC and CSIRT units, supporting endpoint security, PKI, and security assessment infrastructure.

• Vulnerability Assessment & Posture Management: Assess security settings across IT applications and components, analyze logs, interpret vulnerability findings, and propose actionable remediation plans for system owners.

• Reporting & Institutional Collaboration: Deliver actionable Cyber Threat Information (CTI) and concise executive reports to senior management, system owners, and technical stakeholders.

Profile & Requirements

What do you need to succeed in this position?

• Education & Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. At least one recognized ICT Security professional certification is strictly required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect / Security Operations Analyst).

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional IT security experience.

• Cyber-Defense Track Record: At least 3 years of operational and technical experience in cyber-defence, including deployment or operation of a SOC, CSIRT, Security assessment platform, or technical Security infrastructure (PKI, endpoint protection, etc.).

• Leadership Experience: At least 2 years of proven experience as a technical leader or team leader for major security-related projects.

• Core Technical Expertise: Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, SAML/OpenID/OAuth, RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access, WAF, Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Scripting & Development: Solid scripting and programming capabilities (Python, Bash, or Java) for workflow automation and API connectivity.

• Communication & Soft Skills: Outstanding analytical mindset, leadership, autonomy, and commitment to increasing institutional cybersecurity maturity. Ability to chair multi-lingual technical workshops and deliver high-impact presentations. 

• Languages: Complete professional fluency in English (both written and oral) is mandatory. Professional command of French is considered a strong asset. 

Our offer:

A particularly attractive salary package, with many additional benefits, to attract the best of you. A professional and stimulating work environment in the field of telecommunications. Multiple career opportunities within a changing group, advanced training in new technologies, rich and recognized expertise. Your application will be treated with confidentiality. We would be very happy to organize a first appointment to talk to you about this opportunity and consider your next career development. Send us your CV