VASS BENELUX

About the Company

We are a global digital transformation company that puts organizations at the forefront of innovation, by bringing together talent, knowledge and technology.

With our digital solutions, we lead people and organizations around the world on their transition towards the future. Our 4,900 experts in 26 countries across Europe, America and Asia work alongside our clients, partners and key industry players to deliver best-in-class digital innovation that shapes the landscape of banking, retail, insurance, public administration, utilities, telecommunications and media sectors.

Our approach is based on mindful technology, through which we create positive environments and meaningful opportunities.

Transformative. Creative. Honest. Vibrant.

We are VASS.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

VASS BENELUX

Job Title

Security Architect - ICAP

Job Description

CV Submission deadline: 7th March
Location: Remotely from the European Union with occasional (monthly) travel to Strasbourg, France (travel costs covered by the company).
Initial contract duration: 6 months

VASS BeNeLux, in partnership with Leonardo, is currently seeking an ICAP Security Architect to work on a project for euLisa, France (Strasbourg).

The selected candidate will play a key role in designing and implementing solutions for an antivirus component that integrates anti-malware platforms and content validation via a Web Gateway in ICAP server mode.
The role requires expertise in ICAP server configuration, particularly on CentOS (Linux) Web Gateway, as well as Splunk platform integration for security analytics. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for automation, operational procedures, and testing related to the ICAP service.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop a detailed architecture for the ICAP solution.
Write Low-Level Documentation (LLD) for system components and processes.
Configure, install, and deploy ICAP servers on CentOS (Linux) Web Gateway.
Develop automation scripts to streamline ICAP service operations.
Conduct ICAP testing to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
Create and document operational procedures for the ICAP service.
Integrate security technologies into Splunk for monitoring and analysis.
Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to enhance system performance and security.

Job Requirements:

Technical Skills & Experience:
Strong experience in software architecture design and low-level documentation.
Expertise in ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) and Web Gateway configuration.
Hands-on experience with CentOS (Linux) Web Gateway installation and maintenance.
Proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible) for ICAP service.
Knowledge of anti-malware platforms and content validation technologies.
Experience integrating ICAP and security technologies with Splunk.
Familiarity with network security protocols and web filtering technologies.

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to submit your application!

Strasbourg, France

Hybrid

27-02-2025

Company Name

VASS BENELUX

Job Title

User Experience Designer - UX

Job Description

CV Submission deadline: 13th March
Location: Belgium - near site, 2 hours from Brussels

VASS is seeking a skilled User Experience Expert with expertise in Drupal and Angular to contribute to international projects for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT).

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

Following tasks will be performed by the external service provider:

User Experience:
• Analyse business needs in UX
• Prepares quantitative and qualitative research and analysis in UX
• Design UX and services for our online content Front-End Expertise:
• Build and customize Twig templates for Drupal.
• Develop and maintain CKEditor custom components.
• Develop and maintain Angular components and applications.

API Integration:
• Integrate RESTful APIs for dynamic data presentation.

Accessibility and Standards Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, such as WCAG.
• Optimize applications for diverse users, ensuring a high-quality experience for all.

Collaboration and Documentation:
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical audience.
• Maintain detailed documentation.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Drupal Expertise:
• Proven experience with Drupal (preferably Drupal 8/9/10).
• Familiarity with Drupal theming, Twig templates, and custom module integration.
• Understanding of multilingual setups and internationalization (i18n) for global projects.

Angular Knowledge:
• Proficiency in Angular (latest versions) for building dynamic front-end components.
• Strong understanding of Angular modules, services, and component-based architecture. Front-End Development Skills:
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and Typescript.
• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (Webpack, npm, etc.).

UX/UI Focus:
• Understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Ability to transfer wireframes into functional interfaces.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG).

Version Control and Collaboration:
• Experience using Git and collaborative tools like GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows and tools like JIRA, Confluence.
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.
• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents.

Problem Solving and Debugging:
• Strong debugging skills for both Drupal and Angular environments.
• Familiarity with browser developer tools and performance optimization

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• at least 10 years of specific expertise in HTML/CSS
• at least 10 years of specific expertise in Javascript and associated libraries (jQuery, Ajax, Json, Gsap)
• at least 5 years of specific expertise in Drupal themes
• at least 5 years of specific expertise in Angular/Typescript

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

The following can be covered either by certifications or proven expertise with the standards:

• Usability and accessibility standards

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to submit your application!

Brussels Region, Belgium

Hybrid

10-03-2025

Company Name

VASS BENELUX

Job Title

Data Scientist - AI/NLP/ML

Job Description

CV Submission deadline: 25th March
Location: Anywhere in Belgium
Only EU citizens or candidate's with Work Permit (valid for the next 2 years) in Belgium

VASS is actively seeking a Data Scientist - AI/NLP/ML to work for our client, the European Commission in Belgium.

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

The tasks include:

• Design and implementation of AI solutions at REGIO in close collaboration with team management and AI technical lead;
• Propose or support adequate machine learning models and employ NLP techniques to extract valuable insights from large datasets;
• Support the development of generative AI solutions in knowledge management;
• Engage with colleagues from various teams, analyze business requirements and translate them into AI solutions;
• Follow AI developments within the European Commission. Attend meetings on AI and prepare briefings for the management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in developing AI solutions, including machine learning and NLP; Proven experience with Deep Learning models and NLP techniques;
• Excellent knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, Neural Network, and/or artificial intelligence frameworks;
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud);
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies in AI;
• Experience in cleaning and preparing data for AI/ML models;
• Minimum 3 years of experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g. Docker) for the deployment of AI and machine learning applications. Experience with Knowledge Graphs and SPARQL is an asset;
• Minimum 2 years of experience with version control systems (Git Hub) and ETL tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow);
• Technical proficiency regarding database design development, data models, techniques for data mining, and segmentation;
• Solution-oriented and accuracy to detail;
• Ability to cope with fast changing technologies used in application developments;
• Knowledge of European Commission IT environment is an asset.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE
Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• Minimum 3 years experience and expertise in the command of Python and R proficiency with relevant libraries, including but not limited to NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, SpaCy, NLTK, PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace, dplyr, stringr, tidymodels, torch for R, ggplot.
• Minimum 1 year experience (expertise) of Semantic NLP techniques, including semantic representation, text splitting, analysis, similarity and parsing.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on knowledge with Large Language Models (e.g. OpenAI, LLaMa and Mistal);
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to deliver presentation to both business and technical audiences;
• Excellent command of English. Good command of French;

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to submit your application!

Brussels, Belgium

Hybrid

19-03-2025

Company Name

VASS BENELUX

Job Title

Cloud & Security Architect

Job Description

CV Submission deadline: 26/03/2025
Location: Brussel, onsite
Only EU citizens

VASS is actively seeking a Cloud & Security Architect to work for our client, the European Commission in Brussels.


DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

• Define and design the overall enterprise architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy and IT governance.
• Lead the evolution of architectural frameworks to enhance scalability, resilience, and efficiency.
• Architect and oversee cloud-based and on-premise solutions leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services (EKS, EC2).
• Develop cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud architectures to optimize performance and cost efficiency.
• Establish enterprise-wide guidelines and standards for software development, cloud adoption, and security architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between IT infrastructure, security, and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and assessing their impact on enterprise architecture.
• Develop and enforce best practices for Identity and Access Management (IAM) to enhance enterprise security and compliance.
• Lead the design of secure authentication and access control mechanisms for critical business applications.

TECHNICALWORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates in a highly secure and enterprise-driven environment, focusing on defining and governing the enterprise architecture strategy for access management, smart card automation, and security solutions. It involves architecting and overseeing cloud platforms (AWS, Kubernetes), establishing Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks, and ensuring seamless enterprise system integration.

The position requires:

• Expertise in enterprise-wide architecture frameworks and best practices.
• Leadership in IT governance, security architecture, and digital transformation initiatives.
• The ability to drive standardization, automation, and system optimization across complex environments.
• A strategic approach to aligning IT infrastructure with business objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
• Collaboration with C-level executives, solution architects, and IT leadership to shape technology roadmaps and enterprise security strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong experience in enterprise, solution, or cloud architecture, with expertise in designing scalable, high-performance systems.
• Strong expertise in Java & Spring Boot (experience with Spring Cloud Data Flow is a plus).
• Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, and front-end integration.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
• Knowledge of security solutions including smart card management and badge reader automation.
• Familiarity with MongoDB, relational databases, and API integrations.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a multicultural, international environment
• Background in financial services or security-driven applications.
• Prior experience as a Solution Architect is a plus.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate) is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French
• This position is limited to EU citizen due to the security clearance. WORK

ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Normal Commission working hours, Monday-Friday
Location: European Commission / Brussels On premise with limited telework
Team language: FR – EN - NL

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to submit your application!

Brussels, Belgium

On site

24-03-2025