Network Security Senior Palo Alto

h3What you will do /h3 pYou will join the network and security team of a Belgian public-sector organisation to work on critical network security infrastructure and strategic transformation projects. /p pYour main responsibilities include: /p ul liManage and administer Palo Alto firewalls: installation, configuration, and ongoing management /li liExecute migration of firewalls and security policies from Forcepoint to Palo Alto Networks, including analysis, preparation, implementation, and validation /li liContribute to the definition of network security architectures /li liAdminister, operate, and optimise the Palo Alto infrastructure, including Panorama /li liParticipate in projects around network segmentation, flow security, and infrastructure hardening /li liPrepare technical documentation and operational procedures /li liParticipate in changes within a critical production environment /li liAdvise on technical solutions for securing connections with external partners /li liImplement solutions to address vulnerabilities /li /ul h3What we are looking for /h3 pbEssential experience and

skills:
/b /p ul liAt least 5 years of experience in network security, with autonomy and initiative /li liInstallation, configuration, administration, and optimisation of Palo Alto NGFW/Panorama infrastructure /li liMigration expertise: analysis, preparation, execution, and validation of firewall migrations (Forcepoint to Palo Alto) /li liNetwork security architecture: segmentation, hardening, VPN, dynamic routing (BGP/OSPF), interoperability with F5 BIG-IP /li liAdvanced troubleshooting and management of critical incidents in a multi-site production environment /li liAccurate documentation and collaboration with multiple technical teams (network, security, systems, operations, projects) /li liAnalysis of existing Forcepoint/Stonesoft rules, objects, NAT, VPN, and preparation of migration matrices /li liF5 BIG-IP: LTM module and ideally ASM/AWAF, load balancing, and reverse proxy /li liStrong written and verbal communication skills, with good technical communication /li /ul pbDesirable: /b /p ul liMicrosoft Azure environments /li liProxy/WAF solutions /li liSOC/SecOps context /li /ul pbEducation: /b /p pGraduate or degree in computer science, or equivalent through proven experience. Desired certifications: PCNSA, PCNSE, F5 certifications (asset), additional security certifications (asset). /p pbLanguages: /b /p pPreferably bilingual (French, Dutch) or sufficient basic knowledge of a second national language. Technical English is required. /p h3The setting /h3 pThis assignment runs from November 2026 to the end of December 2026. /p pThe role is based in Brussels, with a hybrid working arrangement (remote work possible up to three days per week). /p pYou will work at SFIA level 4 (Enable), a senior technical profile, reporting to the network and security team lead. You will collaborate closely with the systems, operations, and project teams. /p pYou can join us for this assignment as a freelancer or as an employee of HumanInTech. Same role, same team. If you join as an employee, your employment continues beyond this assignment. When it ends, we'll work together to find your next assignment. /p pbLocation: /b Brussels, hybrid /p pbWork address: /b Belgium /p pbEmployer / contracting party: /b HumanInTech /p pbApplications close (Brussels time): /b October 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM /p pbEngagement: /b Freelance or employed by HumanInTech /p pbWorking hours: /b Full-time /p pbExperience: /b 6-10 years or more /p pbEducation: /b Bachelor's or more /p pbPublished: /b October 2026 /p