For a customer in West-Flanders we are looking for a Senior Network security engineer Fortinet.
Start date: Asap
Mandays: 110+
Location: West-Flanders
Languages: NL + ENG
Remote Politics: 4 days on Site

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Network Security Engineer with knowledge and/or Experience in Fortinet technologies to join a dynamic IT environment undergoing transformation.
You’ll be responsible for securing and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure across multiple sites, working closely with internal teams and external partners (e.g., Fortinet, Proximus).
You will play a key role in upcoming projects, such as:

• Extending and optimizing Fortinet firewall configurations.
• Implementing FortiProxy and FortiMail solutions.
• Supporting network refresh and data center renewal initiatives.
• Contributing to the rollout of Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Collaborating with cybersecurity partners such as Phished and Darktrace.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Maintain and improve the global Fortinet-based network infrastructure (firewalls, VPNs, FortiSwitches, FortiProxy, FortiMail).
• Implement network segmentation, security policies, and SD-WAN configurations.
• Participate in data center renewal and hardware replacement projects (Lenovo → next-gen infrastructure).
• Troubleshoot network and security incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and strong protection.
• Collaborate with SOC and external partners on vulnerability management (Tenable) and phishing awareness campaigns (Phished).
• Provide technical input for new CRM and SAP system integrations.
• Document network designs, configurations, and incident response procedures.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Networking, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in network and security engineering.
• expertise/knowledge with Fortinet technologies (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiProxy, FortiMail).
• Experience with VPN, routing, and switching (LAN/WAN).
• Familiar with Tenable, Darktrace, or similar vulnerability and detection tools.
• Knowledge of PAM solutions is a plus.
• Good understanding of Microsoft environments (Active Directory, O365, Entra ID).
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dutch , English  is a strong asset.

 

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