Opportunity: Functional Analyst - Orientation Security

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: 31/12/2025

Duration: 12 months (full time)

Location: Avenue Fonsny, 20 - 1060 Brussels

Remote Work: Available

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated Functional Analyst with a passion for new technologies and a strong sensitivity to application security. You will join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing application security issues for solutions we develop on behalf of our clients. You will collaborate closely with developers, architects, and cybersecurity experts.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct functional analysis of business needs, focusing on security requirements at every stage of the application development lifecycle.
• Draft functional and technical specifications related to the implementation of application security.
• Participate in the definition and implementation of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) based on NIST best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security controls throughout the application lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and applicable regulations.
• Actively monitor new vulnerabilities, techniques, and security methodologies.
• Contribute to raising awareness among internal teams about security issues.
• Assist in organizing application security testing.
• Monitor emerging threats related to software vulnerabilities and identify new risks to applications.
• Analyze vulnerability reports from both external sources (e.g., vulnerability databases) and internal sources.

Profile:

• Degree in computer science.
• Solid experience in functional analysis and writing technical specifications.
• Strong technical knowledge and keen interest in the security of information systems and applications.
• Eager to invest in an ever-evolving environment where security is a critical challenge.
• Good understanding of software development processes (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Familiarity with security best practices (e.g., NIST, OWASP, ASVS).
• Ability to understand and analyze complex technical issues.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (developers, architects, security experts).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify technical issues for various audiences.
• Familiarity with the concept of Software Bills of Materials (e.g., CycloneDX, SPDX).
• Knowledge of tools for security vulnerability analysis (e.g., Dependency-Track).
• Understanding of the different versions of the CVSS scoring system and EPSS.
• Familiarity with the principles of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL).
• Proficiency with application lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Jenkins, GIT).
• Basic understanding of cryptography, authentication, and access control.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, ASVS).
• Understanding of secure software architectures and threat modeling techniques.
• Experience with vulnerability analysis tools (e.g., SAST, DAST).
• Proficiency in one of the two national languages, along with a good understanding of the second, is essential.
• Strong writing skills in English.