Job Title : Senior Network Security Engineer
Job Type : Contract
Job Location : Brussels
Contract Rate : Euro's 600-650 per day TBC
CLIENT REQUIRES EU CITIZENS
Responsibilities :
- Design and implement resilient, scalable network architectures across data centres, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.
- Manage ISP multi-homing configurations with BGP and IP-based network underlays using Cisco solutions (experience with IOS-XE, NX-OS, and products such as ASR and Nexus 9000 switches).
- Implement and oversee load balancing solutions to enhance traffic distribution and ensure continuous availability.
- Provide network security expertise, including Cisco ASA VPN, Cisco Secure Client, Checkpoint Firewalls, and FortiGate SD-WAN.
- Automate network infrastructure management and deployment tasks using Python, Ansible, and / or Terraform.
- Develop and maintain automation workflows leveraging API calls using industry standards like REST API, RESTCONF, and NETCONF for seamless integration and automation.
- Design, implement, and manage SDN Datacentre environments utilizing NSX and Cisco ACI.
- Possess a strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and configure application delivery using ingress rules and network policies to deploy workloads.
Required Skills and Experience :
Proven track record in designing high-availability network solutions across data centres, ensuring minimal downtime and effective failover strategies.In-depth expertise in ISP multi-homing with BGP, Nexus IP network configurations with NX-OS, and OSPF / BGP routing protocols.Strong proficiency in load balancing technologies, including Radware and F5.Extensive experience with network security solutions, such as Cisco ASA VPN, Cisco Secure Client (AnyConnect), Checkpoint Firewalls, and FortiGate SD-WAN.Proficient in automation using Python, Ansible, and / or Terraform.Skilled in developing and managing CI / CD pipelines, with strong knowledge of Git (GitLab / GitHub).Solid understanding of data encoding and modelling formats like YAML and JSON.Hands-on experience working with API-based technologies, including REST API, RESTCONF, and NETCONF.Expertise in SDN, with practical experience in NSX and Cisco ACI.Experience managing and orchestrating containerized environments using Kubernetes.Ability to design and architect network solutions that ensure scalability, security, and high availability.Qualifications :
CCIE Certification (or equivalent) is required.Several years of demonstrated experience in network engineering, specializing in high availability, security, and advanced networking technologies.Proven expertise in designing network architecture solutions from the ground up, ensuring scalability and reliability.Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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