Join a highly demanding technical environment where network security is at the heart of strategic operations.
Assignment Context
As part of the continuous strengthening and evolution of its IT infrastructure, a large-scale organization is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to ensure optimal security across critical and complex environments.
The assignment takes place in a high-responsibility operational context requiring strong expertise, autonomy, and responsiveness.
Work mode: Hybrid – mandatory on-site presence at least 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Network Security Design & Implementation
- Define, design, and deploy robust network security strategies.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize security equipment: firewalls (including Palo Alto), VPNs, WAF, proxies (forward and reverse), and load balancers.
- Implement and manage secure access solutions (ZTNA).
- Secure ISP connections, Express Route, WiFi networks, and DNS solutions.
- Administer authentication systems such as TACACS and LDAP.
Network Infrastructure Management
- Manage routing and switching environments (static, dynamic, inter-domain).
- Administer advanced MPLS and IP routing environments.
- Ensure performance, availability, and resilience of network infrastructures.
Monitoring & Incident Management
- Continuously monitor environments to detect threats and anomalies.
- Manage security incidents and coordinate corrective actions.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Intervene rapidly in case of critical (P1) incidents.
Support & Continuous Improvement
- Provide advanced technical support.
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure, development, and business teams.
- Automate network tasks through scripting to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintain technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
Profile Required
Experience
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in network security within complex environments.
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Recent and advanced experience with:
- Firewall (expert), especially Palo Alto
- IP Routing (expert)
- Switching (expert)
- MPLS (expert)
- VPN (advanced)
- Algosec (advanced)
- Express Route (advanced)
- LDAP (expert)
- Proxy & WAF (intermediate)
- Load Balancing (intermediate)
- Scripting (intermediate)
Proven ability to independently manage complex Palo Alto firewall operations is highly expected.
Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in network security and secure architectures.
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols and security standards.
- Solid understanding of cloud security and data protection (in transit and at rest).
- Familiarity with operating systems used in network environments.
- Knowledge of cryptographic standards and secure communication protocols.
- Automation skills using common scripting languages.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Technical leadership and mentoring capability.
- Results-oriented mindset and strong sense of responsibility.
- High attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Effective time and stress management.
- Ability to work autonomously with structured reporting.
- Curiosity and openness to emerging technologies.
Languages
- French or Dutch: Native or bilingual proficiency
- Second language (French or Dutch): Good level
- English: Professional working proficiency
Certifications
Network security certifications are considered a strong asset (e.g., Palo Alto certifications, CISSP, CCNP/CCIE Security or equivalent).
Commitment to continuous professional development is highly valued.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers a challenging technical environment, high-impact responsibilities, and a role where expertise and autonomy are truly valued.
Application
Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their application without delay to contribute to a demanding and strategic technical environment.
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
