Network security engineer

🔐 Network Security Specialist – Industrial Infrastructure


📍 Location: [GHENT] | 🕒 Full-Time | 🏢 Department: Network Infrastructure

Are you passionate about securing complex industrial networks? Join our Network Infrastructure Team and take ownership of critical security initiatives in a highly automated, 24/7 manufacturing environment.


🚀 Your Mission

As a Network Security Specialist, you’ll:

* Implement and maintain our industrial security framework.
* Manage firewalls and other security tools.
* Lead network security projects autonomously.
* Perform segmentation of production networks to enhance security.
* Analyze communication flows and industrial protocols using tools like Wireshark and firewall logs.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize production downtime.


You’ll help secure:

* 🔌 2500+ Cisco switches
* 🌐 35 production networks
* ⚙️ 1000+ PLCs


🧠 Your Profile

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
* Strong expertise in Cisco hardware (switches, routers).
* Solid understanding of networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, LAN/VLAN, TCP/IP (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SSH, FTP).
* Familiarity with industrial protocols (e.g., PROFINET).
* Experience with Wireshark and firewall log analysis.
* Knowledge of network management tools (e.g., PRTG).
* Security skills: segmentation, firewall, IPS.


⭐ Nice to Have

* Experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiAuthenticator)
* Background in 24/7 production environments.


💡 Why Join Us?

* Work on cutting-edge industrial security projects.
* Collaborate with experts across engineering, IT, and production.
* Make a real impact in securing critical infrastructure.