Network Security Senior Palo Alto

HumanInTech; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

HumanInTech seeks a senior network security engineer in Brussels to join the network and security team. You will manage Palo Alto NGFWs, lead firewall migrations from Forcepoint, and contribute to secure network architectures across multiple sites.

The role requires 5+ years in network security, strong Palo Alto expertise, and excellent documentation. A hybrid work setup is offered, with onsite Brussels presence and remote days.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in network security with autonomy and initiative.
• Experience installing, configuring, administering and optimizing Palo Alto NGFW/Panorama infrastructure.
• Migration expertise: analysis, preparation, execution and validation of firewall migrations (Forcepoint to Palo Alto).
• Strong knowledge of network security architecture including segmentation, VPN, and dynamic routing (BGP/OSPF).
• Excellent documentation and collaboration with multiple technical teams.

Responsabilités

• Manage and administer Palo Alto firewalls: installation, configuration, and ongoing management.
• Migrate firewalls and security policies from Forcepoint to Palo Alto, including analysis, prep, implementation, and validation.
• Contribute to the definition of network security architectures and hardening.
• Operate and optimize Palo Alto infrastructure and Panorama.
• Participate in projects around network segmentation and secure infrastructure.
• Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Engage in changes within a critical production environment.
• Advise on technical solutions for secure connections with external partners.
• Address vulnerabilities with effective solutions.

Connaissances

Palo Alto NGFW

Palo Alto Panorama

Firewall migrations

Network security architecture

VPN

BGP/OSPF

F5 BIG-IP

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Outils

Palo Alto NGFW

Palo Alto Panorama

F5 BIG-IP

Azure

Description du poste

What you will do

You will join the network and security team of a Belgian public-sector organisation to work on critical network security infrastructure and strategic transformation projects.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Manage and administer Palo Alto firewalls: installation, configuration, and ongoing management
• Execute migration of firewalls and security policies from Forcepoint to Palo Alto Networks, including analysis, preparation, implementation, and validation
• Contribute to the definition of network security architectures
• Administer, operate, and optimise the Palo Alto infrastructure, including Panorama
• Participate in projects around network segmentation, flow security, and infrastructure hardening
• Prepare technical documentation and operational procedures
• Participate in changes within a critical production environment
• Advise on technical solutions for securing connections with external partners
• Implement solutions to address vulnerabilities

What we are looking for

Essential experience and skills:

• At least 5 years of experience in network security, with autonomy and initiative
• Installation, configuration, administration, and optimisation of Palo Alto NGFW/Panorama infrastructure
• Migration expertise: analysis, preparation, execution, and validation of firewall migrations (Forcepoint to Palo Alto)
• Network security architecture: segmentation, hardening, VPN, dynamic routing (BGP/OSPF), interoperability with F5 BIG-IP
• Advanced troubleshooting and management of critical incidents in a multi-site production environment
• Accurate documentation and collaboration with multiple technical teams (network, security, systems, operations, projects)
• Analysis of existing Forcepoint/Stonesoft rules, objects, NAT, VPN, and preparation of migration matrices
• F5 BIG-IP: LTM module and ideally ASM/AWAF, load balancing, and reverse proxy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good technical communication

Desirable:

• Microsoft Azure environments
• Proxy/WAF solutions
• SOC/SecOps context

Education:

Graduate or degree in computer science, or equivalent through proven experience. Desired certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, F5 certifications (asset), additional security certifications (asset).

Languages:

Preferably bilingual (French, Dutch) or sufficient basic knowledge of a second national language. Technical English is required.

The setting

This assignment runs from November 2026 to the end of December 2026.

The role is based in Brussels, with a hybrid working arrangement (remote work possible up to three days per week).

You will work at SFIA level 4 (Enable), a senior technical profile, reporting to the network and security team lead. You will collaborate closely with the systems, operations, and project teams.

You can join us for this assignment as a freelancer or as an employee of HumanInTech. Same role, same team. If you join as an employee, your employment continues beyond this assignment. When it ends, we'll work together to find your next assignment.

Location: Brussels, hybrid

Work address: Belgium

Employer / contracting party: HumanInTech

Applications close (Brussels time): October 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM

Engagement: Freelance or employed by HumanInTech

Working hours: Full-time

Experience: 6-10 years or more

Education: Bachelor's or more

Published: October 2026