Cyber Security Infrastructure Engineer
About the assignment
A major energy grid operator is strengthening its security infrastructure to support millions of residents and businesses. You join the technical platforms team, connecting security architecture with operational reality.
Your challenge: integrate SIEM, SOAR, log management and threat intelligence into a cohesive, automated platform. You design and deploy security solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code, automate incident response workflows, and ensure business-critical services run reliably. You bridge the gap between security strategy and engineering practice.
Your responsibilities
- Design, implement and integrate SIEM, SOAR, XDR and threat intelligence platforms into the operational infrastructure
- Manage and maintain business-critical security products, ensuring availability and performance
- Automate security platform deployments and integrations using Infrastructure-as-Code principles
- Connect security solutions end-to-end to support incident response and threat management workflows
- Translate security requirements into concrete technical solutions with user stories and delivery planning
- Maintain network segmentation and apply security principles across on-premise and cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with cloud services and hosting teams to ensure security solutions integrate seamlessly
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- HBO-level education with experience designing and integrating security infrastructure in complex environments
- Hands-on experience setting up and managing SIEM, SOAR and threat intelligence platforms
- Strong knowledge of network architecture, segmentation and security zoning
- Proven experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible or similar)
- Fluent in Dutch (working language of the team)
Nice-to-haves
- Scripting and automation to support incident response and security workflows
- Experience with XDR platforms and threat management integration
- Familiarity with AI-assisted security operations and tooling
What we offer
- Freelance contract (ZZP or own BV) with option for secondment
- Hybrid working: 2 days on-site in Haarlem, 3 days remote
- 36-hour week, stable assignment through December 2027 with extension potential
- Work on mission-critical infrastructure serving millions of people
- Collaborate with committed specialists in a forward-thinking technical team
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Freelance / ZZP (MVPeople)
Location
Harlem
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
energie
Market indication
€80 - €105 per hour
Posted
6 November 2026
Job ID
59844
Contact
MVPeople Group
cv@mvpeoplegroup.com