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# F5 Network & Security Engineer

- **Company:** NISH Tech BV
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Firewall, User Authentication, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Identity and Access Management, Internet Protocol, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Remote Access Technology, Server Virtualization, Service Pack, Software Deployment, SSL Certificate Management, Transport Layer Security, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Check Point Firewalls, Fortinet, BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Big Ip
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5825375575

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, ICT, Telecommunications, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Strong experience with F5 BIG-IP solutions in enterprise environments.
 * Experience designing and implementing load balancing and high-availability architectures.
 * Hands-on experience with:
 * F5 LTM
 * F5 APM
 * F5 AWAF / ASM
 * iRules
 * SSL Profiles
 * Traffic Policies
 * Experience managing SSL/TLS certificates and encryption.
 * Strong knowledge of IP networking in enterprise, multi-site, and data center environments.
 * Experience with enterprise firewall technologies such as:
 * Check Point
 * Palo Alto
 * Fortinet
 * Juniper
 * Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and application delivery issues.
 * Understanding of network security concepts and architectures.
 * Ability to work independently and manage operational priorities.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
 * Professional proficiency in English.
 * Good working knowledge of Dutch and French.
 * Must be legally authorized to work in Belgium.

Technical Skills:

 * F5 BIG-IP
 * F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager)
 * F5 APM (Access Policy Manager)
 * F5 AWAF / ASM (Web Application Firewall)
 * Load Balancing
 * High Availability (HA)
 * SSL/TLS Certificate Management
 * SSL Offloading
 * iRules
 * Virtual Servers
 * Pools
 * Nodes
 * Health Monitors
 * Traffic Policies
 * IP Networking
 * Data Center Networking
 * Network Security
 * Check Point Firewalls
 * Palo Alto Firewalls
 * Fortinet
 * Juniper
 * VPN Technologies
 * Authentication & Identity Management
 * Performance Optimization
 * Capacity Planning
 * Incident Management
 * Problem Management
 * Change Management
 * Root Cause Analysis
 * Technical Documentation

Nice-to-Have:

 * Experience working in utility, energy, or critical infrastructure environments.
 * Experience with large-scale enterprise networking projects.
 * Knowledge of data center infrastructure and application delivery optimization.
 * Experience supporting highly available production environments.
 * Familiarity with Agile or ITIL practices.

## Description

* Design and implement F5 BIG-IP solutions for application delivery and network traffic management.
 * Develop load balancing and high-availability architectures for enterprise applications.
 * Configure and administer:
 * Virtual Servers
 * Pools
 * Nodes
 * Health Monitors
 * iRules
 * SSL Profiles
 * Traffic Policies
 * Manage SSL/TLS certificates, SSL offloading, encryption, traffic inspection, and reporting.
 * Deploy and maintain F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF) policies.
 * Integrate authentication and access management using F5 APM and enterprise identity services.
 * Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and service optimization.
 * Support incident, problem, and change management activities.
 * Execute security patching, software upgrades, and lifecycle management of F5 infrastructure.
 * Troubleshoot application delivery, connectivity, and performance issues, performing root cause analysis.
 * Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer documentation.
 * Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and operations teams to deliver secure and reliable services.


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