Security Engineer / Architect

Introduction:

This candidate has over 18 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a strong focus on network and security, project management, and team leadership. Currently, they serve as IT Area Lead for Infrastructure as a Service at ING Bank, where they manage multiple technical teams across network security, virtualization, storage, and voice services. Their role involves overseeing critical bank infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable services, and managing complex migrations to a private cloud. They excel in hiring, team motivation, and vendor management, having successfully led various infrastructure improvements, such as strengthening DDOS protections and designing local phone systems.

Previously, as Manager of Security and Core Infrastructure Services, they spearheaded several IT security initiatives, including creating new security teams, implementing key security solutions, and leading incident response. They also managed the development and testing of disaster recovery strategies and handled large-scale projects like datacenter relocations, network redesigns, and implementing cloud-based DR services. Earlier roles include managing telecommunication and data center operations, where they worked on IT service continuity, vendor negotiations, and network infrastructure projects.

The candidate has also demonstrated leadership skills through crisis management, process optimization, and a focus on aligning technical solutions with business needs. They are skilled in managing teams, leading security initiatives, and ensuring infrastructure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee critical IT infrastructure and ensure secure, reliable services.
• Lead technical teams across network security, storage, virtualization, and voice services.
• Manage vendor relationships and internal procurement processes.
• Implement security solutions, including DDOS protection and web/mail gateways.
• Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and business continuity planning.
• Lead security incident management and root cause analysis.
• Develop and enforce IT security policies and compliance frameworks (ITIL, CISSP).
• Perform capacity management, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
• Coordinate IT infrastructure migration to private cloud environments.
• Manage datacenter relocations and core network redesigns.