Splendit - IT Security Consultant H/F/X

Beschrijving van het bedrijf

Splendit is a Belgian IT co-sourcing company helping organizations accelerate their digital transformation through technology, expertise, and innovation. We support our clients across a wide range of IT domains, including software development, data & AI, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, support services, and business transformation. By combining technical expertise with a pragmatic consulting approach, we help organizations solve complex challenges and create lasting business value. At Splendit, people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing, while offering our consultants the opportunity to work on challenging projects that match their skills, ambitions, and interests.

Beschrijving van de functie

Join SplendIT and help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture

At SplendIT, we combine technical expertise with a pragmatic consulting approach. We help our clients navigate complex digital challenges by delivering secure, innovative, and future-proof solutions. Our consultants work on impactful projects across various industries while benefiting from the freedom, support, and opportunities to grow their careers.

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and offensive security? Do you enjoy identifying vulnerabilities before malicious actors do and helping organizations improve their security resilience?
Then we'd love to hear from you.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an IT Security Consultant (Penetration Tester) to join our team.

• Region: Projects across Brussels and Flanders
• Contract type: Open to both employees and freelancers
• Languages: Professional proficiency in Dutch and English is required. French is a plus.

Your role

As an IT Security Consultant (Penetration Tester), you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in client systems, applications, and networks. You will perform security assessments, simulate real-world cyberattacks, and provide actionable recommendations to improve security resilience.
You will work closely with clients across various industries, helping them proactively manage security risks and strengthen their security posture.

What you'll do:

• Conduct penetration tests on web applications, APIs, mobile applications, networks, and cloud infrastructure
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios through ethical hacking
• Analyze findings and prepare clear, actionable security reports
• Provide remediation advice and support to development and IT teams
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, tools, and techniques
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and security best practices
• Support pre-Sales activities by providing technical expertise when needed

Your profile

• Technical skills:
  • Strong expertise in penetration testing methodologies (OWASP, Osstmm, NIST)
  • Solid knowledge of web application security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
  • Experience with security testing tools such as:
  • Burp Suite
  • MetaSploit
  • Nmap
  • WireShark
  • Nessus / OpenVAS
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and architecture
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows environments
  • Experience with scripting or programming (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus
• Security knowledge:
  • Authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Cryptography fundamentals
  • Secure coding practices
  • Incident detection and response fundamentals
• Personal skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to explain complex security issues in a clear and understandable way
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in penetration testing or offensive security
  • Relevant certifications are considered a strong asset:

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Taalvaardigheden

• Engels (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

• Frans (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

• Nederlands (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Schrijven : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Lezen : Vaardig - (C1)
  • Spreken : Vaardig - (C1)

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