Information Architect

Position Title: Secure Data and Document Expert

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Languages: French and English

Work mode: Hybrid (2 days a week)

Job Description:

Minimum Experience and Education requirement

Master's Degree, at least 5 years of experience / bachelor's degree plus 9 years of experience

As a Secure Data and Document Expert you will:

• Design, architect, and implement the integration layer between backend systems and secure messaging software
• Provide expert advice on confidentiality, integrity, authorization, authentication, non-repudiation, and availability
• Support security testing and conduct regular vulnerability and risk assessments of messaging and data transfer systems
• Offer comprehensive guidance for optimizing the integration layer
• Maintain technical specifications for transport and messaging protocols and their implementation in software

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 5+ years (or Bachelor's with 9+ years) of experience in document protection, including digital signatures, X.509, PKI, ASiC, and eIDAS
• Extensive knowledge of messaging protocols (ebMS3, AS4, XML, JSON, BDXL) and web security standards (TLS, OAuth2, OpenID, WS-Security, OWASP)
• Advanced backend development skills with Java, OOP principles, design patterns, and transactional databases (SQL, LDAP, ACID/XA)
• Over 3 years of mobile development experience for Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift), including Key Attestation
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, testing, and monitoring tools: Jenkins, Git, SonarQube, Selenium, JMeter, Dynatrace, Splunk
• Proficiency with containerization and infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, virtualization, load balancers, TPM, HSM
• Skilled in Agile frameworks (SCRUM, OpenPM2) and collaboration tools including JIRA and Confluence
• Strong communication and documentation skills, autonomy, adaptability, and fluency in English and French (C1 level)

It would also be a plus if you have:

• SANS Web Application Tester certification
• Experience with EU institutions
• Knowledge of advanced cryptographic hardware (TPM, HSM)
• Relevant certifications in security, project management, or software development
• Experience in large-scale international or multicultural projects