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

Main Responsibilities:

• Configuration and deployment of automation solutions
• Playbook creation
• Providing technical support
• Coaching the internal Network team
• 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, share knowledge, and train 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, while meeting deadlines and priorities.

Documentation: Creation and updating of Processes (NIS2).

Technical skills specific to the assignment 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. This also includes Express Route, ISP connectivity, WiFi networks, DNS solutions, as well as TACACS.

Network Security: Expertise in the setup and management of firewalls, VPN solutions, Proxy (forward and reverse) as well as 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 address vulnerabilities.

Automation and Scripting: Skills in automating network tasks to improve operational efficiency, using common scripting languages.

Operating Systems Knowledge: 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.

Security +: Fundamental principles of network security (optional but beneficial).

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 both technical and non-technical teams, explain complex concepts in an understandable manner.

3. Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborate effectively 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 see projects through to completion.

7. Attention to Detail: Pay particular attention to details during needs analysis, development, testing, and documentation.

8. Stress Management and Flexibility: Effectively manage stress and remain flexible when facing unexpected changes and challenges.

9. Ability to Work Autonomously: Work autonomously while reporting to the domain manager.

10. Sensitivity to New Technologies: Be curious and open to new technologies and industry developments.

Language Proficiency

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

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