Senior Network Engineer

Function

Our client is currently transitioning to an Agile work environment. This offers a challenging and motivating setting where teams and employees are empowered to take ownership of their technical domain.

You will be working within a department responsible for national telecom services, collaborating closely with international IT partners within the group. This department manages network components and services within data centers and corporate buildings.

Job Description
In this role, you will work with various network components and services. You will collaborate with colleagues both locally and within an international support team. Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining network equipment (firewalls, switching & routing, load balancing, DNS, proxies, etc.).
• Troubleshooting network-related incidents.
• Supporting projects with your network expertise, ensuring that solutions comply with security policies.
• Processing requests in accordance with security regulations.
• Participating in an on-call service for critical incidents (P1/P2).

Language Requirements

• Dutch: Good to fluent (not mandatory)
• French: Good to fluent (not mandatory)
• English: Fluent (mandatory)

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT or equivalent experience in network administration

Experience & Knowledge
At least 5 years of relevant experience in network administration.

Technical Experience

• Experience with network management, daily operations, incident resolution, and migration/upgrade projects
• Strong expertise in:
  • Cisco switching & routing
  • F5 load balancing
  • Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls
  • Infoblox
• Experience in large enterprise networks
• Ability to work independently and deliver on time
• Strong communication skills
• Customer-oriented and risk-aware mindset

Soft Skills

• Team player
• Proactive and self-starter
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment
• Adherence to established processes and procedures