About the mission
We are looking for a F5/Palo Alto Network Security Specialist to join our team. The role involves setting up and monitoring the ABIS infrastructure, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the security of connections. Candidates should be adaptable, communicative, and possess a good command of technical English.
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Description
The Systems Division (DIST) develops the architecture of ICT systems and organizes and manages ICT systems. It ensures the technical analysis of system needs, the development and management of system architecture (servers, networks, database management, communication, video), the development of technical standards for the organization of the Police, and the implementation of ICT security and protection. It also manages data centers as well as the central infrastructure and technical systems used in these centers. It manages and supervises the Research & Development Committee, whose role is to continue to innovate and seek ways to achieve this. The division also provides specialized second-line support in this area.The ABIS project – Automated Biometric Identification System – is a system for storing, processing, and analyzing biometrics. It aims to replace and upgrade the existing system within the central service of the Federal Police. This system is used 24/7 by thousands of field police officers.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring the proper application of the Policies.
Setting up the ABIS, F5, and Palo Alto infrastructure.
Monitoring the project and changes related to the infrastructure, troubleshooting this infrastructure as necessary.
Following up and resolving tickets related to this project.
Effectively intervening in crisis situations (organized attacks, network intrusions, virus detection, etc.).
Advising on technical solutions necessary to secure connections to external partners, to the intranet, and to the internet.
Soft Skills
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrating autonomy and initiative
Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations
Capable of working in a team
Methodical and predictable in work
Able to document the results of work (reports, documentation)
Creative, constructive, and solution-oriented
Client-oriented approach
Languages
Preferably bilingual (French, Dutch) or, if not, having sufficient basic knowledge of a second national language to participate without issue in meetings with other specialists and user representatives.
A good command of technical English is essential.
Additional Info
Duration: Until the end of the year (31/12/2026) extendable into 2027
Regime: Full-time (40h/week), 220 days/year
Working conditions: Presence in the office at least 2 times a week depending on tasks and in agreement with the team, remote work allowed from home or at the employer's (in Belgium)
Team: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external collaborators.
What you'll do
- Monitoring the proper application of the Policies
- Setting up the ABIS, F5, and Palo Alto infrastructure
- Monitoring the project and changes related to the infrastructure
- Troubleshooting the infrastructure as necessary
- Following up and resolving tickets related to this project
- Effectively intervening in crisis situations
- Advising on technical solutions necessary for securing connections
What we're looking for
- Experience with F5 and Palo Alto infrastructure
- Ability to troubleshoot network issues
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Methodical and organized work approach
- Ability to document work results
Skills
- F5 BIG-IP
- Palo Alto
- TCP/IP
- HTTP
- HTTPS
- SSL
- SNMP
- Splunk
- Nessus
- ELK