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# OPS Security Engineer - Firewall & Proxy Filtering Services

- **Company:** ITS Group
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Firewalls (Computer Science), Vba Programming Language, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://be.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ebc603f5b34e71e9

## About the Role

Minimum 5 years of experience in Firewall environments (mandatory)

Strong expertise in:
Firewall rules implementation & optimization
IPS / IDS
Cloud micro-segmentation

Experience with:
Palo Alto or Fortinet
ServiceNow (ITSM module)
Excel automation (VBA or Python)

Solid understanding of:
Security principles
Networking & infrastructure architecture

Certifications (preferred)

PCNSA
CompTIA Network+
CCNA

Soft Skills

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented
Excellent communication skills (technical & non-technical)
Team player with knowledge-sharing mindset
Client-oriented and results-driven
Ability to work in Agile environments
Flexible and open to on-call support, You have at least 5 years of professional experiences in IT
You're eager to learn, motivated and curious

## Description

We are looking for a Senior OPS Security Engineer specialized in Firewall and Proxy Filtering Services to join a fast-paced Agile environment.
You will play a key role in securing network flows, managing firewall requests, resolving incidents, and ensuring compliance with internal security standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage and validate daily firewall flow requests
Implement, maintain, and optimize firewall rules and policies
Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related incidents and security issues
Ensure firewall configurations comply with security policies and standards
Support project teams with firewall and network security expertise
Perform detailed analysis for audits, reporting, and flow recertification
Document configurations and maintain proper traceability
Work in Agile mode and follow ITIL processes (incident & change management)
Contribute to continuous improvement of security and network architecture


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