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# OPS Security Engineer

- **Company:** OPTIMUS IT SERVICES
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Application Firewall, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Segmentation, Firewalls (Computer Science), Vba Programming Language, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5834320461

## About the Role

️ Minimum 5 years of experience in Firewall administration

️ Strong experience with Firewall technologies, IPS/IDS, and Cloud Micro-Segmentation

️ Hands-on experience with Palo Alto and/or Fortinet solutions

️ Firewall rule implementation and policy optimization expertise

️ Incident management and troubleshooting experience

️ ServiceNow (ITSM) knowledge

️ Reporting and automation skills using Excel, VBA, and/or Python

️ Solid understanding of Networking, Security Architecture, and Security Principles

️ Experience working in Agile environments

Certifications

PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator)

CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA

Languages

English - Mandatory

French - Desired

Dutch - Nice to have

This opportunity is ideal for a security professional who enjoys working in a complex enterprise environment, combining operational excellence, security governance, incident management, and continuous improvement.

## Description

* Manage and validate Firewall flow requests

 * Implement and optimize Firewall rules and security policies

 * Investigate and resolve Firewall-related incidents

 * Support security audits, flow recertifications, and compliance activities

 * Collaborate with project teams on secure network solutions

 * Ensure Firewall configurations comply with security standards and regulatory requirements


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