Network Security Engineer ABIS Infrastructure Project Job ID: JP054532

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.

• 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.