Security Operations Engineer

Solid Professionals; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact Programme

Performance Manager guidance

Professional IT security network

Job summary

Solid Professionals is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to maintain and improve security platforms within complex IT environments. You will work on operational management, configuration and security tooling, collaborating with security, infrastructure and operations teams to ensure a stable, secure environment.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, incident resolution, and automation using Ansible, Terraform and Python.

Qualifications

• Completed MBO Level 4, Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Preferably 2–3 years of relevant experience in security engineering, infrastructure management or technical implementation.
• Hands‑on experience with security technologies such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, Cisco ASA or Cisco ESA (IronPort).
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, network protocols and security platform management.
• Experience with Lifecycle Management activities, including software upgrades, patch management, technical changes and vulnerability remediation.
• Practical experience in operational management, troubleshooting and incident resolution and/or configuring and implementing security solutions.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Git or Python. Experience with all these technologies is not required.
• Relevant certifications, such as Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, F5-CA/F5-CTS or Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security, are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation.
• A structured approach to work, strong technical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day operation and technical maintenance of security platforms.
• Work with technologies such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5 and Cisco to ensure a secure, stable IT environment.
• Perform Lifecycle Management: upgrades, patches, licence renewals and hardware replacements.
• Investigate incidents, troubleshoot issues and support incident resolution.
• Configure and implement security solutions; build, configure or optimise security components as needed.
• Contribute to automation using Ansible, Terraform or Python to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with security engineers, infrastructure specialists and operational teams; participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.

Skills

Security engineering

Infrastructure management

Automation tools

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Git

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/cybersecurity

Tools

Palo Alto

Check Point

F5

Cisco ASA/ESA

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

As a Security Operations Engineer, you will work on maintaining, securing and improving complex IT infrastructures. You may work within large organisations such as ING, KPN and Eneco, where IT security and operational continuity are essential. You will be involved in maintaining, configuring and improving security platforms to ensure they remain secure, stable and reliable. Depending on your experience and technical expertise, your focus will be on operational management, technical implementation or a combination of both.

Your Role

As a Security Operations Engineer, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation and technical maintenance of various security platforms. You will work with technologies such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5 and Cisco, contributing to a secure, stable and well-managed IT environment.

An important part of your role is Lifecycle Management (LCM). You ensure that security platforms remain up to date by performing software upgrades, applying patches, renewing licences and replacing hardware. You will also address security vulnerabilities, implement technical changes and support incident resolution.

This role offers room for different technical specialisations. Depending on your background, you may focus more on building, configuring and implementing security solutions, or on operational management, maintenance and troubleshooting within existing environments.

If your expertise lies in implementation, you will work on configuring firewalls, load balancers and other security components. You contribute to technical designs and translate requirements into working solutions. Where possible, you use automation to improve efficiency, for example by developing Ansible playbooks or modifying Terraform modules.

If your background is more focused on security operations, your responsibilities will centre on managing existing platforms. You investigate incidents, troubleshoot technical issues, carry out operational changes and ensure security controls continue to function effectively. Automation also plays a role in these activities, for example through executing Ansible playbooks, managing Terraform deployments or using Python scripts.

You will collaborate with other security engineers, infrastructure specialists and operational teams. You take ownership of your responsibilities and contribute to improving technical processes and operational reliability. You are also willing to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support the continuity of the security environment.

What We Are Looking For

• A completed MBO Level 4, Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, cybersecurity, network engineering or a related field, or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Preferably at least 2–3 years of relevant experience in security engineering, infrastructure management or technical implementation. Candidates with less experience and a strong technical foundation are also encouraged to apply.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more security technologies, such as Palo Alto, Check Point, F5, Cisco ASA or Cisco ESA (IronPort).
• Knowledge of network security, firewalls, network protocols and security platform management.
• Experience with Lifecycle Management activities, including software upgrades, patch management, technical changes and vulnerability remediation.
• Practical experience in operational management, troubleshooting and incident resolution and/or configuring and implementing security solutions.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Git or Python. Experience with all these technologies is not required.
• Relevant certifications, such as Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, Check Point CCSA/CCSE, F5-CA/F5-CTS or Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security, are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on‑call rotation.
• A structured approach to work, strong technical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good command of Dutch and English.

Experience within large‑scale IT environments, particularly in the financial services, telecommunications or energy sectors, is considered an advantage.

Through Solid Professionals, you will work on one dedicated assignment for one client. You will be employed by us for the duration of that assignment. This provides focus and clarity, with one assignment at a time and an employment contract aligned with the assignment period. Some assignments are temporary, while others offer the possibility of transitioning into permanent employment with the client through a secondment‑to‑permanent arrangement.

For assignments with the intention of permanent employment, you will participate in our Impact Programme. This programme focuses on professional development, strengthening your professional positioning and increasing your impact within complex organisations. It is designed for both medior and senior professionals.

What You Can Expect

• A fixed salary that reflects your knowledge and experience.
• Challenging assignments within complex IT and security environments.
• Opportunities to further develop your technical expertise and specialise in security operations or implementation.
• Personal guidance and support from a dedicated Performance Manager.
• Access to a professional network of IT and security specialists.

About Solid Professionals

Solid Professionals connects professionals in finance, risk, data and IT with organisations where quality and expertise are central. We combine relevant assignments with personal guidance and actively support you in taking the next step in your career.