Dirk De Bruycker
manager
As R&D Cyber Security Software Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in embedding cyber security principles into the lifecycle of software systems.
You will collaborate with R&D, product management, and compliance teams to assess risks, define security requirements, and support our alignment with security regulations and standards, including NIS2, CRA, and IEC 62443.What excites you as a R&D Cybersecurity Software Engineer?
- Support the implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity measures in embedded software development following the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
- Assist in translating NIS2 and CRA requirements into actionable policies and controls
- Contribute to the development of security risk assessments and threat models
- Help define and enforce secure software development practices
- Participate in product certifications and assessments related to IEC 62443
- Provide input on incident response planning and security testing
- Document security-related aspects of software designs, implementations, and test results.
- Stay up to date with cybersecurity trends and evolving regulatory requirements
- Design, develop, and implement secure software solutions for embedded systems, ensuring adherence to defined security architectures and best practices
- Conduct security code reviews and static/dynamic analysis to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in software
- Develop and maintain automated security tests and integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our secure software development processes and tools
- Document security-related aspects of software designs, implementations, and test results
Your future workplace
What do you bring to the table?
- Master’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in an industrial or embedded systems context
- Familiarity with the NIS2 directive, Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and IEC 62443 standards
- Understanding of network security, secure software development, and industrial control system (ICS) security
- Proven experience in programming languages such as C, C++, with a strong emphasis on writing secure and efficient code for embedded environments
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux
- Solid understanding of cryptography, secure communication protocols, and authentication mechanisms
- Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing techniques
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software and security-related issues
With a profile;
- Fluency in English and Dutch
- Passion for technology, security and software development
- Good analytical and communication skills
- Team player who can also work independently
- Ambitious and want to grow in the software security field
What can you expect in return from Sioux?
- Permanent contract
- Market-conform salary supplemented with extra-legal benefits (company car with fuel card, group and hospitalization insurance, expense allowance, meal vouchers, etc.)
- Personal guidance and support, annual evaluation
- A generous personal training budget of €6,000 per year
- Fun socials and activities with colleagues
- Pleasant working atmosphere and challenging job content
- Career opportunities
High-Tech, High-Fun, High-Value.
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