Network & Security Engineer

Location: Hasselt, Belgium (On-site 3–4 days per week)

Industry: Aerospace / GNSS Technology

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company:

We are partnering with a leading technology company operating within the aerospace sector, specialising in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) solutions. As the organisation continues to expand, they are seeking a Network & Security Engineer to support the setup, maintenance, and security of their office network infrastructure across multiple locations.

Role Overview:

The Network & Security Engineer will play a hands-on role in establishing and maintaining the company’s office networks, supporting Linux-based environments, and ensuring secure, stable operations across two new office sites in Hasselt. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys a mix of technical configuration, on-site setup, and close collaboration with engineering teams and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, configure, and maintain office network infrastructure
• Assist with server setup and general systems configuration
• Provide oversight & support to handymen during physical installations, including wiring, cabling, and hardware placement
• Manage and monitor firewalls, VLANs, and overall network security
• Support Linux-based environments and troubleshoot network or connectivity issues
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to support the rollout of two new Hasselt office locations
• Ensure network reliability, documentation, and operational best practices

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (mandatory requirement)
• Strong experience working in Linux environments
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls, VLANs, and basic network security protocols
• Comfortable working hands-on in an on-site environment
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting multi-site office setups
• Familiarity with embedded systems, FPGA, RF, or software engineering environments is a plus

Career Development:

The company places strong emphasis on internal growth and supports employees who wish to develop into new technical areas. Opportunities exist to transition internally - over time - into roles such as software engineering, FPGA engineering, RF engineering, embedded engineering, or other specialist paths, with training and upskilling provided.

Apply here if interested or contact me on the below mail address for more information:

[email protected]