Freelance Network Security Engineer - Hybrid in Utrecht

CDH Professionals; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CDH Professionals in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Freelance Network Security Engineer to support an organisation in Utrecht with managing, maintaining and optimizing its network and security infrastructure.

This hands-on role covers enterprise firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching and security monitoring, with a hybrid/on-site work arrangement and start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer, Network Security Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls such as Fortinet, Palo Alto or Cisco.
• Strong understanding of routing and switching.
• Experience with OSPF and/or BGP.
• Experience with network security, segmentation and access controls.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS and general network security principles.
• Experience working within enterprise IT environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a freelance environment.
• Available to work in or around Utrecht.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot network and security infrastructure.
• Configure and manage enterprise firewalls and security appliances.
• Manage LAN/WAN infrastructure, routing and switching.
• Configure and maintain VPN solutions.
• Manage VLANs, network segmentation and access controls.
• Monitor network performance, availability and security.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and security issues.
• Investigate network security events and potential vulnerabilities.
• Perform firewall rule changes, security configuration and maintenance.
• Support network upgrades, migrations and infrastructure projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve network security, performance and reliability.
• Work closely with infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity teams.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and technical procedures.

Job description

CDH Professionals in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Freelance Network Security Engineer to support an organisation in Utrecht with managing, maintaining and optimizing its network and security infrastructure.

This hands-on role covers enterprise firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching and security monitoring, with a hybrid/on-site work arrangement and start ASAP for an initial 6-month contract.