Job Specifications
Network Security Engineer
Brussels, Belgium
Dutch (mandatory), English (professional working proficiency)
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer to join our IT security team in Brussels. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures (LAN, WAN, VPN, cloud)
Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxies, and network security tools
Monitor network traffic and investigate security incidents
Perform vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and remediation activities
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations
Maintain documentation, procedures, and network diagrams
Participate in incident response and on-call rotations when required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or similar role
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network protocols
Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco), VPNs, and network segmentation
Experience with security monitoring and incident response
Fluent Dutch (spoken and written) – mandatory
Good working knowledge of English
Nice to Have
Certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Knowledge of Zero Trust, NAC, and SASE concepts
Familiarity with Belgian or EU security and compliance standards
About the Company
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