Network System Engineer

Aerospacelab; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Direct impact on growth

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

Aerospacelab in Belgium seeks a skilled Network System Administrator with strong Fortinet and Palo Alto experience to join our IT team. Design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and ensure high availability across sites.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of hands-on network admin experience and is fluent in English and French. You will document configurations, monitor performance, and collaborate with vendors to deliver reliable network

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on network administration experience.
• Proven experience with Fortinet and Palo Alto network products.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure using Fortinet and Palo Alto products.
• Configure and maintain firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Develop and enforce network policies and procedures.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes and upgrades.
• Collaborate with external vendors to support and enhance network infrastructure.

Skills

Fortinet firewall management

Palo Alto networks

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Network performance monitoring

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

English/French bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Fortinet NSE certification

PCNSE certification

Tools

Fortinet FortiGate

Fortinet FortiManager

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer

Palo Alto Panorama

GlobalProtect

Job description

Founded in 2018,Aerospacelab is an emerging figure in the aerospace sector, showcasing aremarkable achievement of 8 satellites successfully deployed in orbit. We prideourselves on our dedication to vertical integration and TRL-9 implementation,solidifying our commitment to driving innovation in the space industry.

With our operationsstrategically placed in various locations, including the US, Aerospacelabremains steadfast in its mission to deliver pioneering solutions for ourdiverse customer community. Aerospacelab recently broke ground on itsMegafactory, the world’s third largest satellite manufacturing facility,scheduled to begin operations in 2026.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Network SystemAdministrator with a strong background in Fortinet and Palo Alto products tojoin our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years ofprofessional experience in network administration, along with fluency in bothEnglish and French.

Responsabilities

• NetworkManagement:
• Design,implement, and manage network infrastructure using Fortinet and Palo Altoproducts.
• Configureand maintain firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems(IDS/IPS), and other security appliances.
• Monitornetwork performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Security:
• Developand enforce network policies and procedures.
• Performregular security assessments and vulnerability testing.
• Respondto and mitigate network security incidents.
• Support& Maintenance:
• Providetechnical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues.
• Conductregular network maintenance, updates, and upgrades.
• Maintaindetailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and upgrades.
• Workclosely with other IT team members to ensure seamless integration ofnetwork systems.
• Collaboratewith external vendors and service providers to support and enhancenetwork infrastructure.
• Trainand support end-users and junior staff on network-related technologiesand best practices.

Qualifications

• Education& Certification:
• Bachelor’sdegree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevantcertifications (e.g., Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE) are highlydesirable.
• Experience:
• Minimumof 4 years of hands-on experience in network administration.
• Provenexperience with Fortinet and Palo Alto network products.
• Strongunderstanding of network protocols, firewall management, and networksecurity principles.

Skills

• TechnicalExpertise:
• In-depthknowledge and hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls FortiManager,FortiAnalyzer, and other Fortinet security appliances.
• Proficiencyin configuring and managing FortiGate firewall policies, VPNs(site-to-site and remote access), and security profiles.
• Familiaritywith Fortinet SD-WAN and integration of Fortinet products in complexnetwork environments.
• Strongunderstanding and practical experience with Palo Alto firewalls,Panorama management, and GlobalProtect VPN.
• Abilityto create and manage security policies, configure NAT, and implementadvanced threat prevention features.
• Knowledgeof App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID technologies within Palo Altoproducts.
• NetworkSecurity:
• Thoroughunderstanding of network security concepts, protocols, and bestpractices.
• Experiencein implementing and managing intrusion detection/prevention systems(IDS/IPS).
• Proficientin performing security assessments, vulnerability testing, andpenetration testing.
• NetworkInfrastructure:
• Solidknowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, FTP, etc.)and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Experiencewith VLANs, subnetting, and network segmentation.
• Familiaritywith wireless networking, load balancers, and proxy servers.
• Analyticaland Problem-Solving:
• Stronganalytical skills to diagnose network issues, identify root causes, andimplement effective solutions.
• Abilityto conduct thorough network performance analysis and optimize networkresources.
• Proficiencyin using network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds,PRTG, etc.).
• Communication:
• Fluentin both English and French, with excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills.
• Abilityto explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experiencein writing comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams,configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
• ProjectManagement:
• Abilityto manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meetdeadlines.
• Strongorganizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experiencein coordinating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• CustomerService:
• Commitmentto providing high-quality support and assistance to end-users andcolleagues.
• Abilityto handle and resolve network-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Stronginterpersonal skills to build positive relationships within the team andwith external partners.
• Adaptabilityand Continuous Learning:
• Willingnessto stay updated with the latest trends and developments in networksecurity technologies.
• Abilityto quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and technologies.
• Proactiveattitude towards continuous learning and professional development, includingpursuing relevant certifications and training opportunities.
  

What we offer

Build your own career path

Direct impact on the growth of the company

Fast-paced environment

Flexible ways of working

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