Endpoint Security Specialist (H/F/X)

Leonardo Belgium is seeking an Endpoint Security Specialist to support a prestigious European institution in strengthening its cybersecurity posture and operational resilience.

You will join a specialized cybersecurity engineering and operations unit focused on Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Cloud-native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) technologies. The team’s mission is to enhance enterprise security across on-premises and cloud environments by deploying, maintaining, and optimizing advanced endpoint protection solutions.

This is a hands-on technical position within a collaborative, fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, ideal for professionals who combine strong analytical capabilities with operational rigor and a passion for cloud-native security technologies.

Job Specifications

• On-site work, with occasional homeworking

• Type of contract: Freelance

• CV format: Europass

• Starting date : ASAP

• Eligible to obtain a Personal Security Clearance (PSC)

As an Endpoint Security Specialist, you will work within a cybersecurity capability and engineering team delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable protection services. Your main focus will be on supporting, maintaining, and improving endpoint and cloud protection solutions across complex enterprise infrastructures.

You will:

• Provide technical support to system administration teams for deploying and maintaining EDR and CNAPP agents across enterprise environments (on-premises, cloud, client & server endpoints, containers, and VDIs);

• Test, maintain, and document security policies for EDR and CNAPP;

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams and vendors to ensure uptime and stability of EDR and CNAPP services;

• Define and enforce custom security policies for containers, hosts, and orchestrators (e.g., Kubernetes);

• Conduct regular audits and assessments of the security posture;

• Integrate EDR and CNAPP tools with other security platforms (e.g., SIEM, SOAR) to enhance operational resilience;

• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring minimal resource impact and maximum protection;

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and documentation of procedures and technical guidelines.

Experience - Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in ICT, including at least 3 in cybersecurity;

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (minimum 2 years after secondary education);

• Proven experience supporting endpoint and cloud-native security technologies.

Core hard Skills

• Hands-on expertise with EDR and CNAPP deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance;

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python);

• Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, and IAM principles;

• Familiarity with network troubleshooting, vulnerability management, and cloud security principles.

Nice to have

• Experience with Carbon Black Cloud, Sysdig, or equivalent endpoint protection platforms;

• Practical experience with SIEM tools (Splunk preferred) and SOAR solutions (e.g., XSOAR);

• Knowledge of virtualization and container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.);

• Experience in project leadership, planning, and reporting;

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, ITIL) are strong assets.

Soft Skills

• Analytical and structured thinker with excellent problem-solving skills;

• Strong communication and presentation abilities for technical audiences;

• Capable of producing clear and concise technical documentation;

• Adaptable to fast-changing technologies and evolving operational environments;

• Team-oriented mindset with cross-cultural awareness;

• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information;

What’s in it for you?

• Work at the forefront of European-level cybersecurity operations;

• Join a high-performing technical team deploying and maintaining modern endpoint security solutions;

• Exposure to large-scale enterprise infrastructures and state-of-the-art cloud protection tools;

• Opportunity for long-term collaboration (multi-year project extensions possible);

• Professional development in a multicultural, international environment;

• Access to continuous learning and certifications in advanced cybersecurity technologies.

Once we receive your CV, we will evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Leonardo Belgium, we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies!