The ICT Directorate is responsible for all IT and telecommunications support that enables the organization’s global missions. Operating in a dynamic and innovative environment, the ICT team ensures the design and maintenance of secure, modern, and efficient digital infrastructures. As a Senior Network Consultant, you will play a key role in guiding and optimizing network strategies and security architectures that support Belgium’s diplomatic and international operations worldwide.
Responsibilities
Act as a technical advisor for ad-hoc questions related to network architecture and network security.
Analyze and support solutions related to network infrastructure, network technologies, applications, management, and security.
Oversee infrastructure including routers, switches, VPNs, remote access, and SASE solutions.
Manage and optimize applications such as e-mail, monitoring tools, proxies, DNS, and DHCP.
Evaluate and compare the existing network landscape with emerging technologies and identify optimization opportunities.
Ensure alignment between current and future network environments and modern security practices.
Organize and facilitate workshops to define new visions and strategies for network environments.
Technical skills
Must have
Expert-level experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, and Palo Alto technologies.
Proven track record in Network Consultancy and Network Architecture.
Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS, VPNs, and antivirus systems.
Ability to provide strategic and technical guidance across complex IT infrastructures.
Proficiency in Dutch or French (native level) and English (active working knowledge).
Should have
Experience in large-scale or government-related ICT environments.
Strong communication and leadership skills for cross-team collaboration.
Capacity to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
Nice to have
Knowledge of SASE and other next-generation security frameworks.
Familiarity with automation and monitoring tools for network management.
Awareness of current developments in cloud networking and zero-trust architectures.
Who we are
Community Consulting goes beyond traditional consulting; it’s all about fostering connections in an atmosphere of trust and confidence. Transparency & Honesty : We say things as they are. Clear communication for seamless collaboration. #COMMUNITEAM : Work independently, but never alone. Collective intelligence drives us further, faster. Total Commitment : Always present, always engaged. We find solutions and make sure everyone moves forward together. Guaranteed Efficiency : No fluff, just results. We act fast, keep our promises, and deliver top quality. This is our DNA. This is how we make a difference.
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