A large global organisation are seeking a Network Security Engineer to join their team in Rome. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise with firewall technologies. This will be a 12 months+ contract with the possibility for further extensions available. This position will be worked on a Partita Iva - Freelance basis. Hybrid On-Site presence is required (3 Days On-Site / 2 Days Remote) in Rome, Italy. The ideal candidate will speak fluent English & Italian. Key Responsibilities/Skills: * Manage and maintain enterprise firewalls, including: * Rule base creation and optimization * Log analysis and troubleshooting * Configuration and policy management * Firmware and software upgrades * Collaborate with network, system, and security teams to support infrastructure initiatives. * Participate in incident response activities, providing expert analysis on firewall‑related events. * Document configurations, procedures, and best practices. * Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience administering and maintaining firewall platforms.



* Knowledge of network security principles, threat vectors, and mitigation strategies. * Solid understanding of Networking fundamentals, including: * Switching and routing concepts: TCP/IP, OSI model * Basic network architecture and protocols * Ability to analyse logs, troubleshoot connectivity and security issues, and propose corrective actions. * Familiarity with change management processes and configuration lifecycle. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills: * Experience with Tufin Secure Track / Secure Change. * Hands-on knowledge of Fortinet (FortiGate, Forti Manager, FortiAnalyzer) and/or Juniper (SRX, JunOS) technologies. * Understanding of load balancers (e.g., F5, Citrix ADC, Kemp). * Experience in automation or scripting for network/security tasks is a plus. * Any relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP Security) are considered a strong advantage.

📌 Network Security Engineer - Fortinet, Dynamic Routing, Juniper - PartitaIva, Freelance - Hybrid, Rom (Roma)
🏢 Mrp-Global
📍 Roma