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.

• Conduct 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 personnel.
Problem-Solving: Aptitude to quickly analyze and resolve network security issues.
Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor 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 role and its environment

Network Management and Routing: Understanding of fundamental principles 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. Additionally, this includes Express Route, connection to ISP, 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 protection of 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 respond to 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 ongoing training and obtaining professional certifications in network management and security.

Behavioral Skills

1. Adaptability and Fast Learning: 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 manner.
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-Oriented: Focused on achieving results, with strong motivation to see projects through to completion.
7. Attention to Detail: Pay close attention to details when analyzing requirements, 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. Sensitivity to New Technologies: Be curious and open to new technologies and developments in the sector.

Language Knowledge

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

Additional Information: The assignment may be renewed for a maximum duration (including the initial period) of: 880 working days.