Network Security Engineer A large global organisation is 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 (Freelance – PartitaIva) with the possibility for multiple extensions. The position will be based in Ciampino, Rome in Italy. Full-time on-site presence is required. The ideal candidate would speak fluent Italian and English. 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.