Your space-enabled career begins here

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The jobholder helps protecting SES’ global hybrid infrastructure by implementing information system and cloud security controls as part of SES Zero-Trust Security Roadmap.

The jobholder provides information security support services to architects and network/system/application/cloud engineers within the organization to meet new and evolving security requirements specializing in Network Security and related technologies/solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Plan and perform operational tasks, such as hardware and software upgrades, enhancements and configuration changes of the network security infrastructure in cooperation with the seniors and the architects
• Provide first line support for the troubleshooting of operational problems of the network security infrastructure, and escalate to vendors if needed
• Support the monitoring of the network security infrastructure and propose adequate measure to improve the security controls
• Support the development and promotion of information security processes and procedures and monitor compliance to the information security policy framework
• Plan, implement, operate and document network security controls in accordance with network security concepts, including multi-vendor firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, web proxies, email security gateways, web application firewalls, network access control, etc.
• Perform information security audits and vulnerability assessments and support the management of vulnerabilities
• Provide clear, concise, timely and constructive recommendations regarding information security in all areas related to network security
• Travel and on-call duty as required

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Sound analytical skills as well as the ability to provide practical solutions
• Autonomous, innovative mind and good problem solving skills
• Self-motivating with proven ability to deliver on assigned objectives
• Good self-management and organization skills
• Excellent team player and ability to work in international and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to establish well-written, structured documents (e.g. designs and infrastructure documentation)
• Be fluent in English (any other language being an asset)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security/Assurance/Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering as well as two or more of the following:
  • Understanding of network communication concepts and principles, including routing and switching, network protocols/technologies such as: IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, HTTP(S), SSL, IPsec, 802.1x, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Spanning-Tree and the ability to perform troubleshooting of networks and associated devices
  • Understanding of network security architectures and of efficient and effective network security concepts
  • Understanding of cloud services (e.g. Azure and Entra ID) and how to secure them (e.g. Zero-Trust Principles)
• Hands-on knowledge of network security controls, including (next generation) firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, web proxies, email security gateways, web application firewalls, network access control, etc. are considered and advantage
• Relevant product and general security certifications are a plus