Network Security Engineer – ABIS Infrastructure Project Job ID JP054532

Network Security Engineer ABIS Infrastructure Project

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to support a large-scale biometric identification infrastructure project. The role focuses on designing implementing securing and maintaining critical network and security infrastructure used in a high-availability environment operating 24/7.

Project Overview

The project involves the implementation and modernization of an Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) a mission-critical platform responsible for biometric data storage processing and analysis. The solution supports thousands of users and requires a highly secure resilient and scalable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with established security policies and infrastructure standards.
• Design implement and maintain ABIS-related infrastructure components.
• Deploy and manage F5 BIG-IP and Palo Alto security solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure changes and support project implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related incidents and technical issues.
• Manage and resolve support tickets associated with the project environment.
• Respond to security incidents including cyberattacks network intrusions and malware outbreaks.
• Recommend and implement security measures to protect internal external and internet-facing connections.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure operational stability and security.
• Produce technical documentation reports and operational procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience with F5 BIG-IP technologies including:
  • LTM (Local Traffic Manager)
  • APM (Access Policy Manager)
  • ASM/AWAF (Application Security Manager / Advanced Web Application Firewall)
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and network security solutions.
• Knowledge of routers stateful packet inspection firewalls and application firewalls.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP HTTP HTTPS SSL/TLS and SNMP protocols.
• Experience with monitoring and log correlation tools such as:
  • Splunk
  • ELK Stack
  • Nessus
• Experience troubleshooting complex network and security environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Adaptable and capable of responding effectively to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Methodical and organized approach to work.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.
• Solution-oriented creative and customer-focused.

Languages

• Fluent French and/or Dutch.
• Ability to participate in meetings in both national languages is highly desirable.
• Technical English proficiency is mandatory.

Work Environment

• Full-time assignment (40 hours per week).
• Hybrid working model with approximately two days per week on-site in Brussels depending on project needs and team agreements.
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team composed of internal and external specialists.

Contract Duration

• Initial contract until December 2026 with a strong possibility of extension into 2027.