Security Engineer

BWC is looking for an Operational Security Engineer – Expert for its client in Brussels, Belgium. It's a full-time permanent contract with BWC. Freelancers can also apply.

Job Type: Hybrid – 50% Onsite + 50% Teleworking in Belgium.

Roles & Requirements:

• Language: English is mandatory. Dutch and French are preferable.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity and hands-on Mainframe expertise.
• Mandatory certification: RACF Security Administrator.
• Preferable certification: zSecure RACF.
• Strong hands-on experience with RACF and surrounding utilities.
• Good knowledge of Mainframe Architecture.
• Experience with basic Mainframe tools such as JCL, ISPF, REXX and SDSF.
• Experience with Role-Based Security Modelling.
• Knowledge of AT-TLS and Certificates.
• Experience with security of DB2, IMS (database and transaction management) and MQ.
• Knowledge of Job Scheduling.
• Experience with Mainframe subsystems and their security, including Spool, Network, Storage and SMF.
• Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Mainframe CryptoCards.
• Experience with Unix System Services.
• Knowledge of the zSecure product suite is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Control-M job scheduler, COBOL and Endevor is preferable.
• Financial sector experience is an advantage.
• Manage user permissions and access for systems outside IAM.
• Manage RACF Database content manually or through automation.
• Create and maintain security documentation and standards.
• Handle encryption tasks, certificate imports and technical agent configuration for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Assess the security of new Mainframe products before implementation.
• Resolve security incidents and implement fixes with minimal disruption.
• Support IT Risk, Asset Owners and auditors by providing compliance evidence and addressing audit findings.
• Participate in the Squad on-call rotation, approximately one week per month, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying security risks and resolving issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an Agile team.

Interested candidates, please send your CV to:

tam@bigwater.consulting

preeti@bigwater.consulting