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# Senior Network Security Engineer - F5 & AWAF

- **Company:** Pauwels Consulting
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Firewall, Cyber Security, Network Security, Network Protocols, Citrix Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Simple Network Management Protocols, TCP/IP, Software Vulnerability Management, Wireless Networks, Transport Layer Security, Information Technology, Nessus, Splunk, SSL VPN
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/jv-details/ZWZmYmZmOTEtZjFmZS00NjQyLTk3Y2MtZmI1OGNjODY5N2JkIDM?lang=en

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in IT security with a focus on network protection and infrastructure management.
 * Expertise in F5 infrastructure including F5 AWAF, APM, ASM, LTM, Identity Provider, and SSL VPN.
 * Strong knowledge of network and application firewalls such as Palo Alto, Forcepoint, and Panorama.
 * Advanced proficiency in network protocols and security standards including TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL, and SNMP.
 * Experience using monitoring and log correlation tools such as Splunk, Nessus, or Elastic SIEM.
 * Proven capability in performing technical risk analyses and vulnerability remediation.
 * Demonstrated experience in security crisis management and incident response.
 * Methodical and precise approach with a strong ability to document technical processes.
 * You are fluent in French or Dutch with at least basic knowledge of the other, and technical English.

Nice to Haves

 * Knowledge of wireless network security including WPA2 and encryption principles.
 * Experience with Citrix terminal-server solutions.

## Description

* Manage and maintain F5 infrastructure, specifically the Advanced Web Application Firewall modules.
 * Install and configure F5 components including APM, ASM, and LTM for secure application delivery.
 * Develop and document technical security policies and monitor their consistent application.
 * Conduct technical risk analyses and implement remediation strategies to address system vulnerabilities.
 * Monitor the security state of IT systems and provide rapid intervention during network intrusions or crisis situations.
 * Advise on technical solutions for securing external partner connections via intranet and internet.
 * Produce comprehensive technical documentation and incident reports for internal stakeholders.