Are you a qualified, highly motivated professional who likes to work in a dynamic and challenging international environment?

As a member of our Global ICT team, you will play a key role in realizing the enterprise-wide data networking and data security strategy. Located in our Balk offices, you will be working in a global corporate environment. To succeed in this new position, you will need to be an experienced professional in this field.

• Develop, implement and maintain strategy, for enterprise-wide data networking and data security services supporting key business requirements;
• Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures;
• Develop, implement and maintain partnerships with key vendors;
• Participate in IT Risk Management initiatives in line with corporate functions;
• Steer implementation and documentation of global network infrastructure including network security, routers, VPNs, switches, firewalls, wireless access points and data communication; ➢ Ensure proper set-up of maintenance and permanent monitoring (ITIL related);
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture, PMO, Business IT, Infrastructure Leads, and third party service providers in the conception, evaluation, piloting, engineering, and operational delivery of solutions for the organization;
• Overseeing the network implementation process, including setting schedules and budgets.

• 10+ years of network/security implementation experience required;
• Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA Network+;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred; ➢ Demonstrated experience with WAN and backbone network protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.) required;
• Excellent analytical, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner; ➢ Ability to manage network projects, timelines, and resources effectively;
• Strong understanding of network routing, switching protocols and technologies (Ethernet, VPN, MPLS, etc.).required; ➢ Understanding of network security best practices, including authentication, access controls, and encryption;
• Experience with next generation firewall technology (Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc.) is preferred;
• Experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, GC) network and/or security desirable;
• Teamplayer with great interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Great understanding of the English language is required for this global position.

• We offer an active and versatile role in an international work environment that embraces proactivity, decisiveness, and entrepreneurship. Of course, we provide a competitive employment package because we assume you're not working solely for fun!
• A fixed position for a minimum of 32 hours per week.
• We offer a competitive salary, based on experience and level, ranging from € 5.078,00 to € 6.824,00 gross per month on a fulltime basis.
• 26 vacation days and 6 additional days off based on a full-time position because relaxation is important.
• A vitality boost in the form of free fresh fruit and a comprehensive cafeteria for your daily lunch, along with the opportunity to exercise twice a week at the nearby gym.
• An organization that contributes to a better world. We are small enough to foster a friendly atmosphere and large enough to make an international impact.
• Hybrid working is our norm. Especially for you in this global position, but don’t be a stranger and join us in Balk as often as possible;
• We highly value self-development. With our Paques Academy, you will have access to a wide range of online training courses, and external education opportunities are also available. Because as you grow, we grow! If you feel that something essential is missing from this list, let us know, and we will explore what we can accomplish.

We would love to talk to you to get to know you better!

To apply for the green job as Network & Security Architect at Paques, please complete the application form below. Once submitted, you will receive an email with further details to complete your application.

You can use the same form below to ask your questions to Marie-José Roks, our Finance Director.