Network Engineer

Company Overview:

Join our forward-thinking IT team dedicated to securing and optimizing our network infrastructure. We seek a skilled Network Administrator who excels in a challenging environment focused on network security and automation. If you are passionate about technology, digital security, and leveraging automation to enhance efficiency, we’d like to welcome you to our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, Implement, and Manage Secure Network Systems:

• Develop and maintain secure LAN and WAN network infrastructures.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and other security devices to ensure robust protection against potential threats.

Network Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Proactively monitor network activity to identify and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to pinpoint vulnerabilities and implement effective countermeasures.

Automation of Network Processes:

• Utilize automation tools and scripting languages to streamline tasks, minimize human error, and improve network efficiency.
• Collaborate with the IT team to integrate security and automation strategies across the organization.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, automation processes, and implementation procedures.
• Ensure all network systems comply with best practices and security policies.

Candidate Profile:

Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and related security technologies.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Ansible, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
• Practical experience with network management tools and technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, and Linux.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to handling security issues.
• Strong communication abilities, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Dutch (C1 level) is required, with good command of English and a basic understanding of French being advantageous.
• Additional Requirements:
• Must hold Belgian nationality.
• Availability to work at least half-time on-site in Brussels (easily accessible by public transport, with free underground parking provided).