Network engineer - EMEA role (30% travel)

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Are you an experienced Network Administrator who thrives in complex enterprise environments?
Do you have expertise in firewalls, routing, switching, and cloud networking, and are you looking for a role that combines both strategic and hands-on responsibilities?

Then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

In this role, you will share responsibility for managing and further developing the entire network architecture. You will work on both operational management and strategic planning, acting as a key player in projects, optimizations, and international collaborations.

• Design, implement, and maintain the overall network architecture, aligned with current operations and future growth.

• Develop roadmaps for network infrastructure in line with business objectives.

• Lead or participate in network projects (planning, execution, and follow-up).

• Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure maximum availability and scalability.

• Configure, manage, and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and SD-WAN.

• Perform upgrades, patches, and changes according to IT change management processes.

• Document configurations, network diagrams, and procedures.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to implement new solutions.

• Act as an escalation point for complex network issues and provide support to colleagues.

• Coach and share knowledge with other team members.

• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and relevant standards.

Geboden wordt

• A challenging role with significant responsibility and the freedom to leverage your expertise.

• The opportunity to gain international experience and lead impactful projects.

• A competitive salary with an attractive package of fringe benefits, including:

• Company car

• Net expense allowance

• Meal vouchers

• Eco vouchers

• Pension plan

• Insurance plan

• 31 days of annual leave

• Hybrid working arrangements

A dynamic working environment with a strong focus on security, innovation, and growth.

Profiel kandidaat

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent through experience.

• At least 5 years of experience managing enterprise networks.

• Strong knowledge of switching, routing, wireless, SD-WAN, and next-gen firewalls.

• Solid hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Panorama, and Prisma is a major asset.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Azure is highly desired.

• Experience with network security, segmentation, and disaster recovery solutions.

• Familiarity with IP telephony (preferably Avaya or cloud-based systems) is a plus.

• Strong project coordination skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Languages: A good level of English is a must; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is a nice plus.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% within the EMEA region for site support, projects, trainings, and vendor meetings.