Network Security Solution Architect Position
For a client, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Security Solution Architect to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure national and international network solutions that protect critical infrastructure and data.
Location:
Brussels
Mode:
Hybrid
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Languages:
Knowledge of Dutch and French is a plus
Your Mission:
As a Network Security Solution Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and CISO stakeholders, to ensure that network infrastructure delivers the expected level of security. You will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive network security architectures that align with industry best practices and business requirements.
- Evaluating new technologies and products, and providing recommendations to improve network security infrastructure.
- Participating in the elaboration of the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the network security infrastructure, supporting digital transformation.
- Architecting and leading the deployment and configuration of security technologies such as firewalls (Palo Alto & Fortinet), IDS/IPS, SSL/IPSEC VPNs, forward/reverse proxies, and DDoS protection.
- Conducting security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR.
- Staying updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and proactively recommending improvements to existing security architectures.
- Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for network security designs, configurations, and procedures.
Your Profile:
This opportunity is open to all with diverse backgrounds and talents, possessing the following skills:
- 8+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a network security architecture role.
- Proven experience designing and implementing secure network architectures in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience with SDWAN/SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) legacy solutions (Cisco/Forti SASE) and SaaS (Zcaler, Cloudflare, Netskope) is an asset.
- Knowledge of the main Zero Trust concepts is an asset (ZTNA, SWG, FwaaS).
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, firewall management, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.
- Understanding of Cloud Network Security components.
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to conduct presentations.
- Analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic recommendations.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
- Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CCIE Security, Fortinet.