Role: Network Security Solution Architect
Location: Belgium
Contract: 6 months+
Start date: 20th Oct
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:
Develop and maintain comprehensive network security architectures that align with industry best practices and business requirements
Evaluate new technologies & products, and provide recommendations to improve Network Security infrastructure
* Participate to the elaboration of the Vision, Strategy and Roadmap for the Network Security infrastructure, supporting Bpost in its digital transformation· Architect and lead the deployment and configuration of security technologies such as firewalls (Palo Alto & Fortinet), IDS/IPS, SSL/IPSEC VPNs, forward/reverse proxies, DDoS protection
Tasks
· Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
· Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, and GDPR
· Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and proactively recommend improvements to existing security architectures
· Create and maintain detailed documentation for network security designs, configurations, and procedures
Requirements
* 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 of 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 the 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