Network Operations Specialist: Cisco & ISE Expert

McBride International; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride International is seeking an experienced Network Operations Analyst to deliver first- and second-line support for enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and authentication services. The role includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and coordinating security controls in line with established standards.

You will support Cisco ISE administration, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to infrastructure projects, documentation, and compliance activities, in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree plus 4 years post-related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of campus (SD-Access) and data center networks (ACI).
• Experience with DNS/DHCP/IPAM and IP address management.
• Proficient with Cisco ISE, network monitoring tools, and firewall systems.
• ITIL Service Operations certification desirable.
• Experience in international environments with military and civilian elements.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-line support for enterprise network infrastructure, diagnosing and resolving incidents.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routing, switching, authentication, and related network technologies.
• Monitor network performance and implement corrective actions to maintain availability.
• Support Cisco Identity Services Engine administration for client provisioning and changes.
• Perform routine maintenance, backups, and health checks.
• Participate in network infrastructure projects from staging to deployment and testing.
• Contribute to security assessments, compliance, and validation activities.
• Maintain SOPs, documentation, and configuration records for continuity.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate activities.
• Work independently with limited supervision while contributing to a team environment.

Job description

McBride International is seeking an experienced Network Operations Analyst to deliver first- and second-line support for enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and authentication services. The role includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and coordinating security controls in line with established standards.

You will support Cisco ISE administration, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to infrastructure projects, documentation, and compliance activities, in a