Lead Network Engineer

Sander; Waals-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our partner in Belgium is seeking a Lead Network Engineer with a Team Lead mindset to own the network and guide IT professionals. The role remains hands-on with Fortinet technologies, taking a leading position within the team.

You will own the network infrastructure, design and maintain secure, highly available environments, and drive security initiatives across Fortinet and related platforms. English and French skills are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering or administration with some leadership exposure.
• Hands-on expertise with Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and VPN/SD-WAN.
• Solid knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAT and segmentation.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols understanding.
• Natural technical leader with ability to mentor others and coordinate projects.

Responsabilités

• Take ownership of the network infrastructure, designing, configuring and maintaining secure environments with Fortinet focus.
• Lead and support the network/IT team, providing technical guidance and prioritizing activities.
• Manage FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, VPN, SD-WAN and security policies; engage Palo Alto when needed.
• Drive network security initiatives, including firewall management and incident response.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, monitor performance and ensure reliability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate projects, vendors and stakeholders with clear technical documentation.

Connaissances

Fortinet

Team leadership

Hands-on networking

Network security

Troubleshooting

Outils

FortiGate

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer

VPN

SD-WAN

Palo Alto

Description du poste

Our partner is an international technology company is looking for a Network Engineer with a Team Lead mindset to take ownership of the network environment while guiding and supporting a team of IT professionals.

This is not a purely managerial position: you will remain hands-on with the technology, with a strong focus on Fortinet, while taking a leading role within the team.

Lead Network Engineer - The Job

• Take ownership of the network infrastructure, designing, configuring and maintaining secure and highly available environments, with a strong focus on Fortinet technologies.
• Lead and support the network/IT team, providing technical guidance, prioritizing activities and helping team members grow their expertise.
• Manage and optimize FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, VPN, SD-WAN and security policies, while working with Palo Alto technologies where required.
• Drive network security initiatives, including firewall management, segmentation, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessments and incident response.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, monitor performance and ensure reliability, availability and continuous improvement of the infrastructure.
• Coordinate projects, vendors and internal stakeholders, while maintaining clear technical documentation and ensuring successful delivery.

Lead Network Engineer - The Profile

• 5 + years of experience in network engineering or network administration, ideally combined with an initial team leadership or mentoring experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Fortinet, particularly FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, VPN and SD-WAN.
• Solid knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation, NAT and security policies; experience with Palo Alto is a strong asset.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnetting, OSPF/BGP and enterprise network infrastructure.
• A natural technical leader: someone who enjoys solving complex problems hands-on while also supporting, coordinating and developing others.
• Fluent in English and French, with strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics to different stakeholders.

Lead Network Engineer - The Offer

• Technical + leadership scope: stay hands-on while stepping into a genuine Team Lead position.
• Ownership & autonomy over a critical network and security environment.
• Opportunity to work with advanced Fortinet and network security technologies in a complex international environment.
• Career growth towards broader technical leadership and management responsibilities.
• A dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous learning are strongly encouraged.
• An attractive salary package and benefits, aligned with your experience and responsibilities.