Mission Description

A Senior Network Security Engineer plays a crucial role in protecting an organization's network infrastructures. Here is a typical description of their tasks within a team:

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation of network security measures:
• Develop and deploy security strategies to protect networks against cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and other security devices.
• Monitoring and management of network performance:
• Continuously monitor networks to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Troubleshooting and technical support:
• Diagnose and resolve network security issues.
• Provide advanced technical support and collaborate with other teams to resolve incidents.

General Skills

Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and understandably to non-technical audiences.
Problem Solving: Ability to quickly analyze and resolve network security issues.
Leadership: Ability to lead and coach teams, sharing knowledge and training junior members.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and rapid changes in the field of IT security.
Time Management: Skill in managing multiple tasks and projects, meeting deadlines and priorities.

Technical skills specific to the mission and its specific environment

• Network Management and Routing: Understanding of the fundamentals of network management, including configuration and management of routers and switches. Knowledge of routing protocols and concepts such as dynamic routing, static routing, and inter-domain routing. In addition, this includes Express Route, ISP connectivity, WiFi network, DNS solutions, as well as TACACS.
• Network Security: Expertise in deploying and managing firewalls, VPN solutions, Proxy (forward and reverse), and Load Balancers.
• Cloud Security and Secure Access: Understanding of securing cloud environments, including protecting data in transit and at rest, and securing access. Mastery of the ZTNA concept.
• Security Incident Management: Ability to detect and respond to security incidents, analyze threats, and address vulnerabilities.
• Automation and Scripting: Skills in automating network tasks to improve operational efficiency, using common scripting languages.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems: Familiarity with operating systems used in network environments.
• Security Standards and Protocols: Knowledge of network security standards and cryptography protocols to secure communications.

Required Certifications

Continuous Training and Certifications (optional but beneficial): Commitment to continuous training and obtaining professional certifications in network management and security.

Behavioral Skills

1. Ability to Adapt and Learn Quickly: Quickly assimilate existing applications and processes, adapt to new environments and technologies.
2. Effective Communication: Clearly communicate with technical and non-technical teams, explain complex concepts in an understandable way.
3. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work collaboratively with various teams, including Business, development, and support teams.
4. Problem Solving: Identify and analyze technical issues, propose creative and pragmatic solutions.
5. Time and Priority Management: Effectively manage time and priorities to meet project deadlines and objectives.
6. Results Orientation: Be focused on achieving results, with strong motivation to bring projects to completion.
7. Attention to Detail: Pay particular attention to detail during requirements analysis, development, testing, and documentation.
8. Stress Management and Flexibility: Effectively manage stress and remain flexible in the face of changes and unforeseen challenges.
9. Autonomy: Work independently while reporting to the domain manager.
10. Awareness of New Technologies: Be curious and open to new technologies and industry developments.

Language Skills

• French or Dutch: excellent
• Second language French or Dutch: good
• English: good

Additional Information: The mission can be extended for a maximum duration (initial duration included) of: 880 working days.