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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** X4 Technology
- **Location:** Gent, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Salary:** €156,000.0 - €182,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Connections, Office365, Firewalls (Computer Science), Firewall Services Module, Cisco
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5889314050

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Network & Security Engineer/Architect within enterprise environments.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, including firewall rule management, optimisation and troubleshooting.
 * Experience conducting application risk assessments and maintaining application inventories.
 * Good understanding of network security, firewall policies, network troubleshooting and Microsoft 365 (O365) support.
 * Ability to work full-time on-site in Belgium, with minimal remote working.

## Description

* Manage and optimise firewall rules across Cisco and Palo Alto environments, ensuring secure and efficient network traffic.
 * Conduct application risk assessments and maintain an inventory of applications, identifying potential security vulnerabilities and risks.
 * Provide network and security support across the client's IT environment, including Clarity and Microsoft 365 (O365).
 * Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, firewall and security-related incidents, working closely with internal IT teams.
 * Support the ongoing improvement of network security policies, configurations and operational processes within a large enterprise environment.


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