Regio : Brussel

Your mission:
As a Network Security Solution Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and CISO stakeholders, to ensure that network infrastructure aligns with strategic goals and delivers high performance, security, and scalability. You will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive network security architectures that align with industry best practices and business requirements.
• Design and implement secure network solutions that include LAN, WAN, and cloud environments, ensuring robust protection against internal and external threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions into broader IT infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions into broader IT infrastructure projects.

• Lead the deployment and configuration of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEMs, DLP, and secure web gateways.
• Ensure the implementation of secure access controls, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), identity and access management (IAM), and network segmentation.
• Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST2, DORA, and GDPR.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines to enforce network security standards.
• Implement monitoring solutions to detect and respond to network security incidents in real-time.
• Collaborate with the SOC team to ensure continuous monitoring and quick incident resolution.
• Conduct root cause analysis on security incidents and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and proactively recommend improvements to existing security architectures.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for network security designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to IT staff on security best practices and the use of security tools. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other IT staff.

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  8+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a network security architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure network architectures in complex enterprise environments.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, firewall management, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, or similar.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure) and securing hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct presentations and training.

• Open-mindedness and a collaborative approach, capable of engaging with various stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities to gain trust and respect from the team and other departments.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic recommendations.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP + CISM + CCSP + CCIE Security + Cloud Certified Sol Archi.

• Competitive monthly salary
• Meal vouchers
• Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances
• A phone subscription and company car
• 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off
• An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay
• Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners

• Become part of the bpostgroup family with a unique atmosphere and culture.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a hybrid model allowing for flexibility.
• Have access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Have a direct impact on decision-making in an international success story.
• Thrive in a leadership culture centered on visioning, sense making, innovation, and relating, empowering you to lead effectively in our forward-thinking organization.