F5 Networking and Security Engineering (SRQ109735)

TiTANS Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TiTANS Consulting is seeking an F5 Networking and Security Engineer to design and implement F5 BIG-IP solutions and protect multi-site networks in the European energy sector. You will manage virtual servers, SSL offloading, and security policies, while coordinating with stakeholders across Belgium and Europe.

The role requires in-depth IP networking knowledge, strong communication in Dutch, French and English, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid work regime, with up to three remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications.
• Solid knowledge of IP networks across multi-site environments and data centres.
• Advanced knowledge of F5 solutions and deployment in complex environments.
• Broad IT security concepts and implementations (e.g., Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls).
• Willingness to continuously learn and broaden technical knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and methodically with a sense of responsibility.
• Customer-oriented and able to cope with stress.
• Flexible and approachable, able to handle urgent issues.
• Excellent communication in Dutch, French and English.

Responsabilités

• Load balancing and high-availability architecture design.
• Design and implementation of F5 BIG-IP solutions for application delivery and network traffic management.
• Configuration and administration of virtual servers, pools, nodes, monitors, iRules, SSL profiles, and traffic policies.
• SSL/TLS certificate management, SSL offloading, encryption configuration, traffic inspection and reporting.
• Web Application Firewall (AWAF) deployment and policy management.
• Authentication and access management integration using APM and enterprise identity services.
• Performance tuning, capacity planning, and service optimization.
• Incident, problem, and change management support.
• Security patching, software upgrades, and lifecycle management of F5 infrastructure.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of application delivery and performance issues.
• Documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer activities to stakeholders.

Connaissances

F5 BIG-IP

IP Networks

Security concepts

SSL/TLS

Firewalls

Multilingual (Dutch, French, English)

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications

Outils

Checkpoint firewall

Palo Alto firewall

Description du poste

F5 Networking and Security Engineering (SRQ109735)

Excited to work on a project for a key player in the energy landscape? The Belgian, German and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that the organization plays a crucial role in this?

As part of the organization, a European transmission system operator, the organization Belgium and 50Hertz in Germany ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in both countries.

Side-by-side with other Contingent Workers and internal staff, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

The Datacom department, which the IP Networks team is part of, is in charge of:

• the datacom transport network for the organization IP networks and IT networks in general. The organization has an extensive network of fibre and copper cables, supplemented by rented connections. The technologies in use include PDH, SDH, DWDM, and IP/MPLS,
• the IP/Ethernet/WiFi networks used for telephony and core business needs (office network, real-time network, …) in all of the organization’s administrative sites, data centres and dispatching offices,
• direct IP connections with other electricity transport, distribution and generation utilities,
• Internet connections,
• the protection and security of organization networks with firewalls, DMZs (Demilitarised Zones), VPN concentrators, load balancers,
• the networks connecting high-voltage substations and data centres for purposes of remote surveillance, telephony, meter readings, consulting disturbance recorders, ... These networks are also used for communication between the electrical protection devices at different stations,
• connections with other TSOs for remote surveillance, remote protection, and telephony.

The F5 BIG-IP solution is an important central component within the organization’s datacenter infrastructure and is heavily used to implement application load balancing, high availability concepts, security features, …

The F5 Networking and Security Engineering Service consists of following tasks:

• Load balancing and high-availability architecture design.
• Design and implementation of F5 BIG-IP solutions for application delivery and network traffic management.
• Configuration and administration of virtual servers, pools, nodes, monitors, iRules, SSL profiles, and traffic policies.
• SSL/TLS certificate management, SSL offloading, encryption configuration, traffic inspection and reporting.
• Web Application Firewall (AWAF) deployment and policy management (depending on the organization’s needs).
• Authentication and access management integration using APM and enterprise identity services.
• Performance tuning, capacity planning, and service optimization.
• Incident, problem, and change management support.
• Security patching, software upgrades, and lifecycle management of F5 infrastructure.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of application delivery, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer activities to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electronics, ICT or telecommunications, or have equivalent technical experience in this field.
• Must have an all-round and in-depth conceptual, practical and operational knowledge of IP Networks and their management in multi-site environments and data centres.
• Must have advanced knowledge of F5 solutions and extended experience of designing and implementing them in complex environments.
• Should have and all-round knowledge and experience of IT security concepts, architectures and implementations (e.g. the organization is using Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewall technology).
• Must be willing to continuously refine and broaden his technical knowledge.
• Needs to be able to work independently and methodically, have a sense of responsibility and can assess risks accurately.
• Needs to be customer-oriented and cope well with stress,
• Needs to be flexible and approachable (tasks may be suddenly interrupted by urgent operational issues).
• Must have good communication skills for interacting with other colleagues, departments, suppliers, service providers, …
• You are able to speak, read and write Dutch, French and English.

Additional information:

• Work regime: 40 h/week
• Remote working is allowed for max. 3 days/week and depends on the tasks
• Important: if the consultant will work in Belgium, for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:
• Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.
• Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.
• Please note that the local conditions apply depending on where the PO will be created.
• There’s something electric in the air with this mission!

What makes this mission attractive?

• An interesting project at the reference within the energy sector: the organization encourages innovation and collaboration. Within the company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop further your competences within this project.
• Focus on well-being at work: we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
• A diverse team of co-workers: the organization puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.