Network Administrator

Quality & Reliability S.A. (QnR); Brussel; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Quality and Reliability (QnR) is seeking a Network Administrator to join an EU public sector project based in Brussels. You will operate, maintain and enhance enterprise network infrastructure, including WAN/LAN/WLAN, VPNs and security devices, to ensure seamless communications.

The role demands hands-on experience with Palo Alto, F5 BIG-IP and Cisco networking solutions, strong troubleshooting skills and a formal degree in a technical field.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto and F5 technologies.
• Solid experience with Cisco networking solutions.
• Sound understanding of WAN, LAN/WLAN and VLAN.
• Knowledge of network security principles, VPN technologies, and cryptographic communication techniques.
• Experience operating and managing network devices and services (routers, switches, load balancers, accelerators, firewalls).
• Familiarity with network monitoring and performance management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve complex network issues.

Mansioni

• Operate, maintain and support enterprise network infrastructure components.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve network incidents and performance issues to ensure service continuity.
• Ensure communication performance, resilience, and security aligned with SLA standards.
• Utilize network management and monitoring tools to analyze load and performance metrics.
• Proactively monitor traffic to identify bottlenecks and optimize performance.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network components and monitoring solutions.
• Perform testing and validation after upgrades and changes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network availability, reliability and security.

Conoscenze

Palo Alto

F5 technologies

Cisco networking

WAN/LAN/WLAN/VLAN

Network security

VPN technologies

Troubleshooting

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field

Strumenti

Palo Alto firewall management

F5 BIG-IP

Cisco routing & switching

Network monitoring tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Quality and Reliability (QnR) is a leading Technology Group, with more than 30 years of presence in the market, delivering mission-critical digital transformation across Greece, Europe, and the broader EMEA region. QnR is an Athens Stock Exchange-listed technology Group currently undergoing a period of significant growth and transformation, having completed five acquisitions within the last 18 months.

Role overview

We are looking for a Network Administrator to join one of our EU public sector clients based in Brussels. You'll ensure operations of the network, including telecommunication and/or computer infrastructure to meet the organisation’s communication needs.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Operate, maintain and support enterprise network infrastructure components.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve network incidents and performance issues to ensure service continuity.
• Ensure communication performance, resilience, and security requirements are aligned with agreed service level standards.
• Utilize network management and monitoring tools to analyze network load and evaluate performance metrics.
• Proactively monitor network traffic to identify and mitigate bottlenecks and optimize overall performance.
• Install, configure, and upgrade network components and network monitoring solutions.
• Perform testing and validation activities following infrastructure upgrades and changes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of network availability, reliability, and security.

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Palo Alto and F5 technologies.
• Solid experience with Cisco networking solutions.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and communication protocols, including WAN, LAN/WLAN and VLAN.
• Knowledge of network security principles, VPN technologies, and cryptographic communication techniques.
• Experience operating and managing network devices and services, including routers, switches, load balancers, accelerators, firewalls and cryptographic communication devices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and performance management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex network issues.

Certifications you'll need:

At least 1 certificationfrom the following:

• CCDP/CCNP, CCNA, CCDE/CCIE, CCAr or relevant certifications of F5, Juniper, Palo Alto
• BIG-IP certified administrator
• BIG-IP LTM Specialist: Maintain and Troubleshoot
• BIG-IP LTM Specialist: Architect, Set up, Deploy
• SANS certification related to Network Security