About this role
IT SECURITY F5 AWAF Palo ALTO Work mode: Hybrid (2 days on-site, 3 days remote) We are currently seeking a seasoned IT Security Specialist with deep technical expertise in F5 AWAF and Palo Alto firewalls , ready to take on a high-impact role within a multidisciplinary team of internal and external experts within one of our main clients operating in the public sector in Brussels. Your Responsibilities: Ensure consistent application of security policies and best practices. Regularly assess the technical health of systems and networks. Lead crisis interventions during cyberattacks, intrusions, or malware incidents. Define and test response scenarios for security incidents. Advise and implement secure connectivity solutions for internal, external, and internet access. Identify vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android environments and propose countermeasures. Your Profile: 10+ years of proven experience with F5 technologies (BIG-IP F5, APM, ASM, AWAF, LTM, GTM, SSL VPN). 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama knowledge is a plus). Strong expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL, SNMP) and security fundamentals, including encryption algorithms (RSA, AES, DES) and wireless security (WPA/WPA2). Hands-on experience with security and monitoring tools (Splunk, Nessus, ELK) and familiarity with major platforms such as Windows Server, Azure, RedHat Enterprise Linux, and endpoint protection systems. Technical English is mandatory, and proficiency in Dutch or French is highly valued.