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OPS Engineer

  • Brussel, Brussel
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OPS Security Engineer - Firewall & Proxy Filtering Services

Location: Brussels

Start Date: Asap

End Date: 31/08/2027

Role Description:

The OPS Security Engineer will be part of a dynamic IT department working in Agile mode. The role involves managing the Firewalls of the organization, including validating firewall requests, implementing new rules, resolving incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The engineer will also handle audits, network security controls, and data flow recertifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the daily management of firewall flow requests.
  • Resolve incidents related to firewall issues or security policies.
  • Contribute to project teams with expertise in firewall technology.
  • Ensure firewall configurations align with security policies and document them.
  • Manage requests in accordance with security rules.
  • Perform deep analysis and provide evidence for audits and reporting activities.

Language Requirements:

  • Dutch: Nice to have
  • French: Desired
  • English: Mandatory

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Certifications:

  • PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CCNA

Telework Expectation:

50% on-site & 50% homeworking

Required Experience/Knowledge:

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in a Firewall environment.
  • Proven experience in Firewall, IPS/IDS, Cloud micro-segmentation.
  • Experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet.
  • Experience with Service Now (IT Service Management module).
  • Proficiency in MS Excel (Automatic reporting: VBA, Python).
  • Knowledge of security, networking, and architecture principles.

Business Experience:

Knowledge of Agile methodology.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to learn quickly and adopt new technologies/tools.
  • Quick self-starter and autonomous.
  • Strong team spirit and knowledge sharing.
  • Client-oriented and self-motivated.
  • Committed, proactive, and result-oriented.
  • Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
  • Flexibility to provide support outside business hours (on-call).
  • Ability to translate technical issues into non-technical explanations.
  • Good understanding of risk awareness and service continuity.
  • Ability to work in an Agile environment.