Security Engineer (m/f/d)

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We are looking for a Security Engineer based in Belgium. 

Role Purpose
DHL Express is looking for a Security Engineer to strengthen our Cyber Security Incident Response Team.
As part of the CSIRT, you will work together with experienced security professionals to detect, investigate and respond to cyber security threats and incidents affecting our international IT environment.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

• Analyze and triage security events and alerts from multiple security platforms and data sources.
• Participate in the investigation and handling of cyber security incidents together with CSIRT colleagues and other technical teams.
• Investigate suspicious activity across endpoints, servers, identities, applications and networks.
• Use SIEM, EDR/XDR and other security technologies to correlate events, identify unusual behaviour and support investigations.
• Help determine the scope, impact and root cause of security incidents and support containment, eradication and recovery activities.
• Gather and analyze threat intelligence related to emerging threats, vulnerabilities, exploits and attacker techniques.
• Assess vulnerabilities from a security and incident response perspective and support technical teams in prioritizing remediation.
• Maintain clear incident documentation, investigation findings and incident timelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CSIRT procedures, playbooks, detection capabilities and lessons learned.

Do you have what it takes?

• A strong interest in cyber security, incident response and technical investigations.
• Good understanding of how IT systems, applications and networks operate.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and SMTP.
• Basic knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, credential theft, exploitation and unauthorized access.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the curiosity to investigate problems down to their root cause.
• Ability to remain structured and focused when dealing with security incidents.
• Ability to document and clearly communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop your cyber security knowledge.
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English .

Preferred Knowledge or Experience

• Knowledge of one or more of these areas is considered an advantage:
• SIEM and security monitoring technologies.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR).
• Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR or similar security platforms.
• Active Directory and Entra ID security.
• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies and other network security technologies.
• SOC or CSIRT operations and security incident handling.
• Threat intelligence and threat hunting.
• Digital forensics.
• Vulnerability management.
• MITRE ATT&CK.
• Penetration testing or application security.
• PowerShell, Python or other scripting and automation technologies.

Please submit your application along with your CV in English and a copy of your highest educational degree (e.g., Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA certificate).

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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