Security Specialist F5

Mission Overview
About the job Security Specialist F5

This consultancy mission is delivered by Keystone Solutions for our clients Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) program. ANPR uses intelligent cameras to recognize license plates and compares scanned plates with existing data (e.g., stolen or flagged vehicles, authorization or prohibition to circulate in certain zones, etc.). Within the clients organization, ANPR is used for road safety and judicial missions. The ANPR project is overseen by the clients Information and ICT Directorate (DRI), which is responsible for preparing policy and rules on information management and processing, developing the concept of police information, setting technical norms and standards, and implementing information and communication systems.

Consultancy Nature Of Work
As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will work closely with the client, primarily on-site at the clients locations, to deliver high-impact cybersecurity outcomes within the ANPR program. You will operate within Keystone Solutions consultancy framework, collaborating with stakeholders across security, infrastructure, and operations, while benefitting from Keystones community of experts, methodologies, and coaching.

Role: IT Security Specialist (ANPR Program)
Keystone Solutions consultant, you will perform the responsibilities below in direct collaboration with the clients teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the correct application of policies.
• Regular technical assessment of the state of IT systems.
• Effective intervention in crisis situations (organized attacks, network intrusions, virus detection, etc.).
• Developing scenarios to react effectively in such situations.
• Advising on technical solutions necessary to secure connections to external partners, to the intranet, and to the internet.
• Detecting security vulnerabilities in Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android environments.
• Providing technical solutions to counter these vulnerabilities.
• Performing risk analyses of the various IT systems supported by the clients Information and ICT Directorate (DRI) for management.

Education And Experience

• Degree in computer science or electronics.
• Successful experience of at least 5 years in a similar role.
• At least 5 years of daily hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls is mandatory. Knowledge of Panorama is a must.
• At least 5 years of experience with VPN and Web proxy solutions is mandatory.
• Successful experience of at least 10 years on BIG-IP F5 is mandatory.

Specific Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of:

• TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, and SNMP.
• Routers; stateful packet inspection firewalls; application firewalls; Palo Alto. Knowledge of Panorama is a plus.
• BIG-IP F5, APM + ASM (+AWAF) + LTM at minimum, Identity provider and SSL VPN + GTM.
• Endpoint protection products.
• VPN solutions (remote access VPN as well as site-to-site VPN).
• Antivirus systems.
• Content inspection engines for messaging and web browsing systems.
• Monitoring and log correlation tools: Splunk, Nessus, ELK.
• Operating systems: Microsoft Windows Azure, Windows Server, Enterprise Linux server (preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux), and Microsoft Windows for workstations (Windows 10, 11).
• Security of local wireless networks (WiFi, WEP, WPA, WPA2).
• Encryption principles and algorithms (Public Key, Private Key, RSA, DES, 3DES, AES).

Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Autonomous and proactive, with initiative.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Team player.
• Methodical and precise in execution.
• Ability to document work outcomes (reports, documentation, etc.).
• Creative, constructive, and solutions-oriented.
• Client-oriented approach.

Language Skills

• Preferably bilingual French/Dutch, or at least sufficient basic knowledge of a second national language to participate in meetings with other specialists and user representatives without difficulty.
• Technical English is essential.

Dynamic Projects With Keystone Solutions
Joining Keystone Solutions means taking on diverse security challenges across client environments. This mission places you at the core of a national-scale ANPR program, with exposure to high-availability architectures, secure interconnections, and mission-critical operationsexperience you can leverage on future Keystone client engagements.

Turbo-Charged Learning And Development
Keystone Solutions accelerates your growth through peer-to-peer learning, mentorship from senior consultants, access to best-in-class tooling, and support for certifications relevant to network and application security (e.g., Palo Alto, F5, VPN technologies, SIEM). You will continuously refine your craft while delivering measurable value for the client.

Ambition Skyrocketing Within a Consultancy Framework
As a K-Stone, you build a portfolio of impactful missions. We align assignments to your ambitionsbe it deepening expertise in next-gen firewalls, expanding into cloud security, or leading crisis responseso you can progress from specialist to trusted advisor across Keystones client base.

Keystone Solutions Values In a Consultancy Context
Excellence, integrity, and customer impact guide every Keystone engagement. Being a K-Stone means bringing these values to each client project: delivering with rigor, communicating transparently, and co-creating resilient solutions that stand up to real-world threats.

Role-Specific Enhancements Reflecting Consultancy Work
This mission lets you apply deep expertise in Palo Alto, BIG-IP F5 (APM/ASM/AWAF/LTM/GTM), VPN, and SIEM/log correlation to secure critical ANPR systems. As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will interface with multidisciplinary stakeholders, shape incident response playbooks, and translate complex risk analyses into actionable decisions for managementexperience that broadens your influence across future client scenarios.

If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today at Keystone Solutions Career Portal.