Senior Network Engineer
Senior Network Engineer
Rotterdam
Netherlands
€75,000/year
Permanent
Cyber Security & Networking
NB: For this role we can only consider engineers who are already located in the Netherlands as we cannot offer relocation services.
Do you want to work in a dynamic, multi-national environment? Would you want to work in an environment where your work is important, and has impact on company performance? Do you thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced setting?
My client is looking for a network engineer who will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the installation, maintenance, and support of network and telecommunications systems. You will play a pivotal role in resolving escalations, tackling vendor and service provider challenges, and driving technology reviews, upgrades, and change-outs. Seeing as my client is located in an industrial area, providing your own transportation methods are highly recommended.
I’m looking for someone who:
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar discipline.
- Has 5+ years of experience managing and operating data and voice networks across multiple sites.
- Possesses strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, SD-WAN, IPsec, Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing technologies.
- Holds a networking professional-level certificate (e.g., CCNA/PCNSA) or equivalent experience.
- Is experienced with Cisco & HP switches, VLANs, switching, and routing protocols (STP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Is proficient in VoIP and SIP, QoS configuration, and managing VoIP networks.
- Has knowledge of Aruba wireless technology and Wi-Fi optimization.
- Has experience with firewalls (preferably Palo Alto) and network automation tools (preferably Ansible).
- Is experienced in designing and managing SD-WAN solutions.
- Is proficient with network troubleshooting tools (e.g., sniffer, syslog, NetFlow, TCPDUMP, Wireshark).
- Has experience with cloud networking (Azure experience is a plus).
Who is interested in:
- Installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, WLAN, and voice issues.
- Managing network-based security hardware and resolving telecommunications issues.
- Planning, implementing, and supporting network solutions across multiple platforms and cloud environments.
- Implementing new sites, maintaining IP address schema, and updating network documentation.
- Maintaining and configuring QoS for voice, video, and data on the WAN.
- Performing proactive maintenance of network and security hardware.
- Ensuring Wi-Fi reliability through quality assessments and monitoring tools.
- Producing technical documentation to support changes and configuration management.
- Driving root cause analysis and implementing preventive action plans.
- Providing escalation support for network availability, performance, or security incidents.
For a company who:
- Offers a competitive base salary of up to €75.000 per year (including 8% holiday allowance).
- Also offers other benefits such as a 13th month, personal development budget, bonus, 30+ holidays (25 + 15), pension scheme, and a commuting allowance.
- Can offer you a hybrid working option with flexible working hours. The office is located in the Rotterdam area. Standby shifts are a part of this role.
- Starts you off with a 1 year contract, with the possibility of extension afterwards.
- Provides opportunities for professional growth and development
- Values teamwork, initiative, and operational excellence
- Has a global presence with opportunities to work on international projects. This includes occasional travel to the United Kingdom and France.
We know we ask a lot but encourage you to apply even if you fit 80% of the role.
Apply now! Chat first? Call Nezar Lourens at 020 305 8545 or e-mail me at Write an email to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Keywords: TCP/IP, DNS, SD-WAN, IPsec, Layer 2, Layer 3, CCNA, PCNSA, Cisco, HP switches, VLANs, STP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VoIP, SIP, QoS, Aruba wireless, Wi-Fi, Windows 10, Windows 11, Palo Alto, Ansible, VeloCloud, network troubleshooting, cloud networking, Azure
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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