Senior System & Security Engineer

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior System & Security Engineer!

Are you a seasoned System & Security Engineer ready to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for designing and optimizing infrastructure and security? Cerba Research is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team and help shape the future of our IT landscape.
 
The Role
In this independent and senior role, you will be responsible for the design, availability, and performance of the Cerba Research infrastructure and its security posture. You will play a pivotal role within our team of System Engineers, reporting directly to the Senior Manager Infrastructure. We are looking for an expert who can elevate our team and drive our infrastructure forward.

Your Key Responsibilities & activities:
Coordinating daily maintenance and security activities.
Proactively managing IT partners to ensure seamless collaboration.
Leading and coordinating projects aimed at improving and expanding our system and security environment.
Maintaining thorough records of all work carried out.
Preparing and managing system documentation and KPI reports for senior management.
Overseeing daily inspection and maintenance of the IT infrastructure.
Coordinating security monitoring efforts with external Security Operations Centers (SOC).
Co-responsibility for the architecture of our server and network infrastructure.
Being available outside office hours for emergencies.

Desired profile

What We’re Looking For:

Proactive and Solution-Oriented: You take initiative and approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset.
Leadership: You can guide team members and take charge of projects, inspiring colleagues and driving results.
Customer-Friendly: a customer-centric approach and clear communication are crucial.
Firm and Assertive: You stand firm in your decisions and are not afraid to voice your opinion.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, System Administration, or a related field.
Relevant work experience in a senior role.
Expertise in Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL, and security products.
Knowledge of ITIL processes and the ability to create detailed and reliable system documentation.
Excellent command of Dutch and English; knowledge of French would be a plus.