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Full-time On-site

IT Security Expert.

Seasoned IT Security Expert required for crucial role in defining security architecture and conducting assessments. Requires 6+ years in IT Security, possessing skills in penetration testing, incident response, and security compliance.

Experience

10–15 yrs

Location

NA

On-site · Franche-Comte, France


The Brief

TITLE

IT Security Expert

TYPE

Full-time

POSTED

Nov 9, 2026

JOB ID

01a1c220

Security Architecture Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Incident Response Security Compliance (iso 27001, Nist) Identity And Access Management (iam) Security Monitoring And Siem Forensic Analysis

We are seeking a seasoned IT Security Engineer to join our team. The role involves defining security configurations, performing assessments, and driving remediation across systems and applications.

Role: IT Security testing Expert

Location: Strasbourg, France

  • Define security configuration and operations standards for security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and hostbased security systems;

  • Develop and validate baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications and networking and telecommunications equipment;

  • Perform internal and external technical control and vulnerability assessments to identify control weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend remedial action;

  • Perform source code reviews;

  • Perform network and application penetration testing (Black box, Grey box and White box);

  • Define detailed security architecture;

  • Perform technical security audits and ethical hacking;

  • Perform log analysis and security monitoring;

  • Perform IT infrastructure/ Application Security configuration reviews;

  • Design and implement technical security mechanisms and technologies;

  • Design and develop technical security standards and procedures;

  • Configuration and maintenance of identity and access management solutions e.g. Delinea Secret Server • Performing digital forensics and incident response actions; and reviewing security documentation

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master or equivalent) after the secondary school.

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in IT Security.

  • Experience with:

    • Security best practice guidelines (ISO 27001, NIST, SANS Top 20 OWASP, etc.);

    • Good practice in the secure configuration of servers, network devices and applications;

    • Networking protocols and application communications;

    • Network analysis tools;

    • Securing Unix and Windows operating systems;

    • Securing middleware and applications;

    • Network penetration testing;

    • Web application penetration testing;

    • Vulnerability assessments;

    • Forensic image collection and analysis;

    • Manage/deploy the following security technologies: Firewalls; IDS/IPS - Intrusion detection/Prevention Systems, SIEM – Security information and event management; IAM – Identity and access management; APT – Advanced Persistent threat detection; DLP – Data loss prevention; VA – Vulnerability Analysis and mitigation; PKI – Public key infrastructure; Virtual environments; Endpoint security; Mobile security; Communications and data encryption ; Remote access methods; Backup and disaster recovery methodologies; Patch management technologies and processes; Wireless protocols and services;

    • Open Web Application Security Protocol (OWASP) and secure software development standards;

    • Perform security code reviews;

    • Security monitoring, threat detection and incident response;

    • Proactively and iteratively search through networks and applications to detect and isolate advanced threats that evade existing security solutions (Cyber threat hunting);

    • Security operations engineering (e.g. implementation of defensive measures, threat intelligence production);

    • Linux administration, TCP/IP, Network Security;

    • Security configuration reviews of IT Infrastructure and security devices, OS, Databases etc.

One of the following Certifications:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional with Information Systems Security Architecture Professional concentration

  • (CISSP-ISSAP);

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);

  • OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, CEH, CCNA, CCNP.

About the company

About Meerab Group

Meerab Group is a Belgium-based Software Development and IT Consulting company serving clients across Europe. We provide end-to-end technology consulting, software engineering, and digital transformation services, helping public- and private-sector organizations address complex business and technology challenges.

Our core capabilities include Software Development, IT Consulting, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, ServiceNow, SAP, Digital Transformation, IT Staffing, and Project Delivery.

We collaborate with leading technology partners, consulting firms, and public- and private-sector organizations to deliver innovative, scalable, and reliable IT solutions. Our experience includes consultancy engagements with organizations such as STIB-MIVB and YPTO, alongside business relationships across the European IT consulting ecosystem.

At Meerab Group, we focus on building long-term partnerships, providing highly skilled technology professionals, and delivering solutions that create measurable business value. We continue to expand our capabilities across Europe, with a strong focus on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, cloud computing, data engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Meerab Group — Your Trusted Partner for Software Development and IT Consulting Across Europe.