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# Security Consultant

- **Company:** YaWorks
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €5,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Email Filtering, Security Information and Event Management, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.yaworkscareers.com/vacancies/engineering/security-consultant

## About the Role

* Have a bachelor's or master's degree (e.g., Computer Science, Business & IT, or System & Network Engineering).
 * Have at least 5 years of experience as a Security Specialist or Consultant, with expertise in next-gen firewall implementations.
 * Have experience in designing and implementing security products, such as SIEM, 2FA, Antivirus, Antispam, IPS, WAF, and NAC.
 * Hold a valid security certification, such as Cisco CCNP Security or Fortinet NSE7 (or equivalent).
 * CISSP certification is considered a strong advantage.
 * Have a solid technical background in security, but also think beyond just technology.

## Description

As a Security Consultant, you protect organizations from digital threats. You analyze risks, design robust security solutions, and advise clients on the best strategies to secure their infrastructure. Your expertise makes a tangible difference in the digital world.

What you will be doing & what will you get in return

As a Security Consultant, you act as a trusted advisor to senior management. You approach challenges and objectives from unique perspectives and help organizations find clarity and direction. Many of our clients are still exploring their security strategy-you guide them through the process.

You anticipate long-term risks and proactively offer solutions. Your insights translate into concrete IT solutions that provide immediate value to our clients.

Specifically, you will:

 * Act as a sparring partner for our clients.
 * Clearly communicate how different components of a complex security architecture are connected.
 * Design and implement security solutions, such as next-gen firewalls, IPS, and WAF products within complex networks.
 * Conduct independent security, network, and product assessments-reporting and presenting your findings to clients or internal teams.
 * Support the analysis of large-scale security incidents with your expertise.