Network Security Domain Expert

We are looking for a Network Security Domain Expert to help enhance and automate our network security monitoring tool. Do you want to develop and maintain the API layer for integration, and lead process automation projects to boost efficiency and reliability? Do you want to be part of an international team that safeguards the network security posture of ABN AMRO? And do you have a hands-on mentality and want to make an impact? Then we’re looking for you!

Your job

Your responsibilities are the following:

• Develop and review network security architectures and designs
• Provide consultancy on various network security related topics
• Provide operational support for firewall changes approvals
• Collaborate with various platform and application engineering teams, share knowledge and provide network security guidance and advice
• Conduct network security design reviews for internal projects, platforms applications
• Participate in automation efforts to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention in network security operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions that align with business objectives
• Leverage data analytics and data science techniques to derive insights and optimize automation processes
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to deliver automation solutions effectively
• Together with the team and product owner plan and refine the team’s product increments

Working environment

You'll join the CISO department, which connects client, bank, and societal interests through information security. With about 500 global staff, CISO ensures the bank's security and pursues innovative solutions in a fast-changing, international environment. The office is in Amstelveen near Amsterdam, and English is the main language. Within CISO, the Cyber Defence department has around 150 employees across 7 sub-departments.

We offering you the opportunity to advance your skills in a large organization. If you're passionate about security and infrastructure, and want to improve information security operations and intelligence, CISO is ideal. You'll stay sharp, and mistakes are chances to learn. We are committed to supporting flexible work practices, enabling you to select your preferred work locations and times in consultation with your manager. On top ABN AMRO recognises the value of personal development and offers extensive opportunities for training and career advancement.

Your profile

If you meet the following qualifications and are passionate about automation and network security, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team!

• You have been part of firewall change approval board
• At least 5 years of experience with enterprise firewalling with activities as deploying, configuring and managing next-gen firewalls
• Proven experience in threat profiles managing, TLS inspection and know the concepts of virtual patching
• Knowledge of security architecture, with emphasis on Zero Trust, SASE models
• Experience developing and reviewing network security architectures and designs
• Experience providing consultancy on network security related topics
• Experience collaborating with various platform and application engineering teams, sharing knowledge and providing network security guidance and advice
• Experience conducting network security design reviews for internal projects, platforms applications
• Experience participating in automation efforts to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention in network security operations
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions that align with business objectives
• Ability to leverage data analytics and data science techniques to derive insights and optimize automation processes
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to deliver automation solutions effectively
• Ability to work with the team and product owner to plan and refine the team’s product increments

We are offering

We believe it is important to be a good employer. Joining us means stepping into a role with impact, supported by excellent employment conditions that foster your job satisfaction, development, and wellbeing.

In addition, we offer:

• An attractive gross monthly salary based on a 36-hour work week, including holiday allowance and a flexible benefit budget.
• An excellent pension scheme, ensuring that you are well prepared for the future.
• Flexibility in working: working from home is possible in consultation with your team and depending on your role. We will provide an ergonomic home office setup for you.
• Plenty of room for relaxation with five weeks of vacation per year, supplemented by two mandatory days off. You can also purchase up to four additional weeks of vacation annually.
• Five “Banking for better days”: extra days off that you can use for personal development or volunteer work.
• Personal development is key: you receive a development budget of €1,000 per year, which can accumulate up to €3,000.
• An annual public transport pass with free public transportation throughout the Netherlands for both business and private use.