Platform Architect Network & Security

In4Matic; Brussel Hoofdstad; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

In4Matic seeks an experienced Senior Network & Security Architect to shape its network and security infrastructure. The role blends architecture, technical leadership, and hands-on project involvement to align with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, leading reviews, and ensuring security and resilience across platforms. Experience with Palo Alto, Netskope, and AlgoSec is highly valued; Dutch/French and English proficiency are

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in network and security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking and security controls.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures.

Responsabilités

• Define roadmaps and reference architectures for network and security platforms.
• Evaluate emerging tech and optimize infrastructure.
• Lead architecture reviews and guide engineers and project managers.
• Contribute to regulatory initiatives including NIS2 compliance.
• Produce architecture documentation and implementation guidelines.
• Identify dependencies and support run teams in decisions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and develop engineers.

Connaissances

ACI

ExpressRoute

Automation

HSRP/VRRP

IP routing

MPLS

Switching

Wi-Fi

Firewall solutions

AlgoSec

Load balancing

Proxy technologies

VPN

WAF

Netskope

Scripting

Technical leadership

Project management

Palo Alto

AI in security

Public sector

Dutch or French

English

Outils

Palo Alto Firewalls

Netskope

AlgoSec

Web Application Firewall

Description du poste

Function

We're looking for an experienced Senior Network & Security Architect to join our client's team and help shape the future of its network and security infrastructure. In this strategic role, you'll combine architectural expertise, technical leadership, and hands-on project involvement to drive technology evolution, strengthen security and resilience, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and maintain technology roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, and design principles for network and security platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, identify opportunities to simplify and optimize the infrastructure landscape, and translate strategic objectives into actionable architecture guidelines.
• Lead architecture reviews, validate technical designs, and provide guidance to solution architects, project managers, engineers, and operational teams.
• Contribute to strategic projects and regulatory initiatives, including NIS2-related activities, while ensuring compliance with security, resilience, and risk management requirements.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, including high-level and low-level designs, technical standards, and implementation guidelines.
• Identify technical dependencies, risks, and cross-functional impacts, while supporting build and run teams in complex technical decisions.
• Promote knowledge sharing, facilitate architecture review sessions, and support the professional development of network and security engineers.

The Ideal Candidate

• Several years of experience in a senior network and security architecture role, combining strategic vision with strong technical expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of network technologies, including ACI, ExpressRoute, automation, HSRP/VRRP, IP routing, MPLS, switching, Wi-Fi, and firewall solutions.
• Advanced expertise in AlgoSec, load balancing, proxy technologies, VPN, and Web Application Firewall (WAF), with experience in Netskope.
• Intermediate scripting skills and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into scalable, secure architecture solutions.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, project management, and collaboration with architects, engineers, and governance stakeholders.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, AI applications in network security, or public sector environments is considered an asset.
• Fluent in either Dutch or French, with professional working proficiency in English.

Practical Information

This assignment requires on-site presence three days per week. Occasional on-site activities during evenings, nights, or weekends may also be required, depending on operational and project needs.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28436
• Marilyn Weytens
• [e-mail]