IT Security Analyst

We are Loop 

We redefine what an earplug should sound, look and feel like. Whether it’s hearing protection or comfort for your ears, Loop enables you to live life at your volume. Our founders Maarten and Dimitri started Loop back with a big idea. And a chronic ringing in their ears. Since then, we’ve helped more than 3,500,000 customers around the world to find quiet, enjoy great experiences and keep unwanted noise at bay. 
In 2023 we grew from almost 100 Loopers to over 250 people. And that’s a number we would have to keep updating every month, as we are planning to double the team once again, this year.

Our headquarters are based in Antwerp, but with hubs in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and New York, we’re dotted all over the globe. 

Not to brag about it, but we’ve recently won the EY Scale up of the year award, the Deloitte Fast50 award (for the second year in a row) and a couple of other amazing (international) prices. The New York Times named us ‘best earplugs for concerts’ and thousands of noise-sensitive customers call us a ‘life changer’. 

Here's more about Maarten & Dimitri's founders story: https://www.loopearplugs.com/blogs/blog/the-founders-story 

8+ years in IT security | Hybrid | Antwerp, Amsterdam, New York 

Shape IT security in a high-growth scale-up

Step into a pivotal role where you’ll be the architect of Loop’s entire IT security landscape. As the first dedicated IT Security Analyst, you’ll drive impactful security projects, protect critical assets, and champion best practices across the company. Working hands-on with Microsoft cloud-based systems and Azure, you’ll have full autonomy to craft a secure, scalable infrastructure, all within a fast-paced environment backed by strong support from leadership. Your contributions will directly shape the safety and integrity of Loop’s growth, making this role an exciting challenge for anyone seeking ownership and innovation. Reporting directly to our Senior Manager IT, and partnering with the other IT team members, you'll collaboratively work side-by-side in supporting effective IT issue resolution while also leading the charge in securing Loop's IT landscape.

From building to securing Loop’s IT security

As the IT Security Analyst, you'll ensure every aspect of Loop’s infrastructure is fortified against cyber threats. You’ll bring a fresh approach to security, building a robust defense strategy from scratch. Conducting vulnerability assessments will allow you to uncover weak spots, while your proactive threat monitoring will keep our systems safe in real-time. You’ll also educate and engage employees, turning your deep expertise into practical training programs that empower everyone at Loop to become a guardian of security. Through your leadership in IT security, you’ll elevate our company’s defenses, developing policies, and mitigating risks across our rapidly expanding tech landscape.

Your other responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT specialists to address security tickets, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Lead incident response efforts, ensuring minimal impact and fast recovery from security breaches.
• Develop and enforce security policies, staying compliant with all legal standards.
• Drive collaboration across departments, making sure IT security is embedded in every project.
• Actively reduce the risk of shadow IT by promoting secure, company-approved technologies.
• Strengthen Loop’s endpoint and intellectual property protection.

How you’ll succeed as IT Security Analyst

Success in this role requires both technical expertise and the ability to engage the wider organization. You’ll need to be hands-on with security protocols while also working strategically, communicating with all levels—from end users to senior management. With strong leadership and problem-solving skills, you’ll build a robust security environment while adapting to Loop’s evolving needs.

These key competences will set you up for success:

• Expertise in the Microsoft 365 administrative suite (Purview, EntraID, Intune, SharePoint).
• Microsoft Azure administration experience.
• Expertise with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint protection software and solutions.
• Proficiency in vulnerability management tools.
• Experience with Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS).
• Location: we're open for candidates located close to our hubs in Antwerp, Amsterdam or New York. 

Why join us? 

• In 2023, we won Scale-up of the year (according to EY — awarded