About the mission
We are looking for a Network Engineer responsible for the design, installation, management, and troubleshooting of corporate networks. The role requires collaboration with operations and security teams to ensure network infrastructure availability and security.
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Job Description
As a Network Engineer, you are responsible for the design, installation, management, and troubleshooting of corporate networks (routing, switching, optical fiber/WDM). You work on-site with network, security, and monitoring solutions and provide clear technical documentation. You collaborate with operations and security teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of network infrastructure.
As a Network Engineer, you are responsible for the design, installation, management, and troubleshooting of corporate networks (routing, switching, optical fiber/WDM). You work on-site with network, security, and monitoring solutions and provide clear technical documentation. You collaborate with operations and security teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain routed and switched networks.
Configure and manage (Next Generation) firewalls and IPSec VPNs.
Install and maintain optical fiber networks including WDM.
Physically install and cable network equipment in data centers/sites.
Automate and script tasks using Python.
Set up and use network monitoring and open-source tools.
Use SIEM/log collectors; analyze logs and support incident investigations.
Draft and maintain technical documentation.
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders; provide support during escalations and change activities.
Required Skills and Experience
Valid driving license B (mandatory) and willingness to work 100% onsite.
Proven experience with routing & switching (broad base).
Good knowledge of Python for scripting and automation.
Experience with (Next Generation) firewalls and IPSec VPN configuration.
Experience with optical fiber networks and WDM technology.
Practical experience with physical installation of network equipment (rack, cabling).
Experience with Linux (usage and basic management).
Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Prometheus, LibreNMS or equivalent).
Knowledge and experience with open-source networking tools and automation (Ansible, NetBox, etc.).
Experience with SIEM and log collectors (usage and basic configuration).
Languages: Dutch and/or French and English (fluent in spoken and written).
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience (or equivalent practical experience).
Hold Belgian nationality and a valid security clearance National, NATO & EU, at least level SECRET and/or be able to apply for it.
Desired (nice-to-have) additions
Certifications: CCNA/CCNP or equivalent.
Experience with fiber certification and testing equipment (OTDR, power meter).
Knowledge of network security frameworks and best practices.
Experience with change management and ITIL processes.
Personal Attributes
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Practical and hands-on with physical installations.
Strong communication skills and team-oriented.
Accurate in documentation and configuration management.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and maintain routed and switched networks.
- Configure and manage (Next Generation) firewalls and IPSec VPNs.
- Install and maintain optical fiber networks including WDM.
- Physically install and cable network equipment in data centers/sites.
- Automate and script tasks using Python.
- Set up and use network monitoring and open-source tools.
- Use SIEM/log collectors; analyze logs and support incident investigations.
- Draft and maintain technical documentation.
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders; provide support during escalations and change activities.
What we're looking for
- Valid driving license B (mandatory) and willingness to work 100% onsite.
- Proven experience with routing & switching (broad base).
- Good knowledge of Python for scripting and automation.
- Experience with (Next Generation) firewalls and IPSec VPN configuration.
- Experience with optical fiber networks and WDM technology.
- Practical experience with physical installation of network equipment (rack, cabling).
- Experience with Linux (usage and basic management).
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Prometheus, LibreNMS or equivalent).
- Knowledge and experience with open-source networking tools and automation (Ansible, NetBox, etc.).
- Experience with SIEM and log collectors (usage and basic configuration).
- Fluent in Dutch and/or French and English (spoken and written).
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience (or equivalent practical experience).
- Hold Belgian nationality and a valid security clearance National, NATO & EU, at least level SECRET and/or be able to apply for it.
Skills
- Routing
- Switching
- Optical Fiber
- WDM
- Firewalls
- IPSec VPN
- Python
- Linux
- Network Monitoring Tools
- SIEM