Sr. Network & Security Automation Engineer - temporary

Independent Recruiters; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 78,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Recruiters in Amersfoort, Netherlands, is seeking a Sr. Network & Security Automation Engineer for a temporary 3-month assignment with potential extension.

The role is full-time (40 hours) with hybrid work (1-2 days in office). You will design, implement, and optimize TLS/SSL inspection, deploy enterprise security environments (Palo Alto, F5, Cisco), and build automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and IaC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Security Engineer or Security Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, F5 BIG-IP, and Cisco networking infrastructure.
• Experience implementing TLS/SSL inspection solutions and Advanced Threat Protection technologies.
• Proficiency with Python, Ansible, API integrations, Git, and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize TLS/SSL traffic inspection and Advanced Threat Protection solutions.
• Engineer, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale network security environments, including Palo Alto, F5, and Cisco technologies.
• Develop and implement automation solutions using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and Infrastructure as Code principles to streamline security policy deployment and compliance.
• Provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for network security architecture, engineering, operations, and security processes.
• Support security audits, compliance activities, and ensure solutions adhere to regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

Skills

Network security

Security engineering

Tools

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

Git

Infrastructure as Code

Palo Alto Networks

Panorama

F5 BIG-IP

Cisco networking

Job description

Beschrijving

Responsibilities Sr. Network & Security Automation Engineer - temporary

What are you going to do?

• Design, implement, and optimize TLS/SSL traffic inspection and Advanced Threat Protection solutions;
• Engineer, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale network security environments, including Palo Alto, F5, and Cisco technologies;
• Develop and implement automation solutions using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, and Infrastructure as Code principles to streamline security policy deployment and compliance;
• Provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for network security architecture, engineering, operations, and security processes;
• Support security audits, compliance activities, and ensure solutions adhere to regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

Requirements

Requirements Sr. Network & Security Automation Engineer - Temporary

What do you bring?

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Security Engineer or Security Engineer;
• Proven hands‑on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Panorama, F5 BIG‑IP, and Cisco networking infrastructure;
• Experience implementing TLS/SSL inspection solutions and Advanced Threat Protection technologies;
• Practical experience with Python, Ansible, API integrations, Git, and Infrastructure as Code.

One or more of the following certifications or equivalent:

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA)
• Cisco CCNP Security
• Cisco CCIE Security
• F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (201)
• Equivalent industry-recognized security certifications

Salaris

Sr. Network & Security Automation Engineer - Temporary

For this full-time assignment (40 hours) in Amersfoort, hybrid work is possible (1-2 days per week in the office). Start is as soon as possible, initially for 3 months, with potential for extension. You will work on a flexible contract via Independent Recruiters Flex, witha monthly salary of €7,000-€7,500 based on 40 hours.