Network Security Engineer

Our client, a major player in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to join their team in Brussels. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale infrastructures, contributing to the design, implementation, and security of advanced network and cloud environments within a highly regulated environment.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Client: Banking Sector
Employment Type: Long-term Contract
Languages: French or Dutch + English
Industry: Banking / IT / Cybersecurity

Key Responsibilities:

Design and maintain secure network and system architectures for hybrid environments (cloud and on-premise)
Analyze and optimize network technologies and communication protocols (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Fibre Channel, Bluetooth, etc.)
Implement authentication, encryption, and secure communication mechanisms
Collaborate on cloud-based architecture projects, ensuring interoperability and compliance with enterprise security standards
Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, applying multi-layered security and defense-in-depth principles
Support system integration, middleware configurations, and secure application development practices
Stay updated on evolving threats, attack techniques, and best practices in cybersecurity

Technical Skills Required:
Strong understanding of network technologies and detailed knowledge of communication protocols
Expertise in authentication (user and machine) and encryption technologies
Experience with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Solaris
Hands-on experience with cloud services (Microsoft stack preferred) and cloud architecture principles
Knowledge of hybrid topologies, microservices, and enterprise service bus architectures (API gateway)
Familiarity with ICS/SCADA systems and proprietary protocols
Awareness of common cyberattacks and security bypass techniques
Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
Expertise in network design, database systems (SQL, Oracle), middleware, and secure coding
Programming experience in Java or .NET is a plus

Soft Skills:
Team player with strong communication skills
Independent and reliable professional
Discreet, analytical, and detail-oriented
Curious and proactive learner

Join a forward-thinking financial institution and contribute to building secure, resilient systems at the core of European banking technology.

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