Senior Network Engineer

ITS Group Benelux; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Dental insurance

Company car / mobility package

Internet allowance

Training plan

Job summary

ITS Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to strengthen its network team across Belgium and Europe. You will operate, secure and evolve a large-scale network infrastructure spanning office, data centre and cloud environments, with Cisco-based tech across IT and OT domains and a focus on security and continuity.

You will implement network changes, contribute to modernization projects, and drive automation with Python/Ansible, while collaborating with cross-functional ICT teams and

Qualifications

• Senior network engineer with hands-on experience in large, multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols and Cisco technologies.
• Experience with IT/OT environments and security-focused design.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and improve network across LAN/WAN/data centre/cloud.
• Support IT and OT network services.
• Plan and execute network changes with focus on security and availability.
• Participate in deployments and modernization projects.
• Contribute to data center connectivity, cloud integration and WAN transformation.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless and firewall technologies.
• Provide user and team support across Belgium and Europe.
• Automate network tasks using Python and/or Ansible.
• Manage network monitoring, NAC and centralized logging.
• Collaborate with ICT teams and handle on-call rotation.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Routing protocols OSPF/IS-IS/MP-BGP

Cisco routing/switching

Cisco Wireless

Cisco ACI/SD-WAN

Azure cloud

Python/Ansible

TACACS/RADIUS auth

Cisco ISE

Dutch/French + English

Education

Computer science background

Tools

Zabbix

Elastic

NAC

Job description

Great assignments await you with our key account clients in rich and varied environments

Our client, a leading organization operating across several European countries, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to strengthen its network team.

You will contribute to the operation, security and evolution of a large-scale network infrastructure covering office, industrial, data centre and cloud environments. The technical landscape is mainly Cisco-based and combines both IT and OT environments supporting business activities running 24/7.

• Operate, maintain and improve the network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, data centre and cloud environments.
• Support network services within both IT and OT environments.
• Prepare and execute network changes with a strong focus on security, availability and operational continuity.
• Participate in infrastructure deployments and modernization projects.
• Contribute to data centre connectivity, cloud integration and WAN transformation initiatives.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless and firewall technologies.
• Support users and technical teams located in Belgium and across Europe.
• Implement network automation using Python and/or Ansible.
• Manage and use network monitoring, NAC, authentication and centralized logging solutions.
• Collaborate closely with other ICT teams while remaining capable of working independently.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, up to one week out of four.

You have the following skills

Key skills

• Senior-level experience in network engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols, including OSPF, IS-IS, MP-BGP and MST.
• Strong experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies: ASR, ISR, Catalyst and Nexus.
• Strong experience with Cisco Wireless.
• Experience with Cisco ACI and/or Cisco SD-WAN.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Python and/or Ansible for network automation.
• Good understanding of firewall technologies, particularly Palo Alto and Check Point.
• Experience with monitoring, NAC and centralized logging tools.
• Knowledge of TACACS and RADIUS authentication.
• Experience with Cisco ISE, Zabbix and/or Elastic is an advantage.
• Experience in IT/OT or other business-critical environments is highly valued.
• Background in computer science or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Dutch or French is mandatory, combined with fluent English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Belgian sites and participate in standby duties.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car are required.
• You have at least 6 years of professional experiences in IT
• If you are at least fluent in FR/ENG or NL/ENG it’s best
• You’re eager to learn, motivated and curious
• Let’s have a chat !

Advantages

• Hospitalization insurance (partner/children incl.)
• Group insurance
• Dental insurance (partner/children included)
• 20 days statutory paid vacations (legal vacations cumulated for 1 year of work)
• 11 days recovery time work 38/40 per year (= annual average: 1 day per 20 days worked) if the client asks you to work 8h/day
• Representation fee net per month.
• Internet fee of € 40 per month.
• Company car with national fuel card OR Public transport reimbursed OR mobility package.
• Daily fee of 5.50€ net /day provided.
• Subscription GSM unlimited calls for Belgium (ITS subscription)
• Training plan (e-learning - certification at ITS charge)
• Being a rather small team in BE (6 in back-office), we’re very close to each of our consultants and we differentiate ourselves trying to really take care of you and make you grow with us and within our different clients.
• Regular follow-up (every 3 to 6months depending on your needs/will)
• Regular teambuilding to meet-up and have fun (every 3 months more or less)
• Flexibility and trust
• Benefits of still being part to a bigger group (ITS Group) and having access to resources and of a larger team of Experts
• Co-optation system because sharing is caring!
• 1st pre-screening on the phone to discuss about your search and conditions and our first potential opportunities matching.
• Job descriptions sent and Teams meeting fixed with us (HR and Sales) to dig into your experience and the role.
• Package proposal so we all agree beforehand.
• Your CV is sent to the different clients you’ve agreed to, to find the best mission for you!

For more than 25 years, ITS Group has been a French ESN specializing in digital transformation, employing around 1,400 employees across 8 agencies in France and 1 in Belgium.

Our expertise: IT infrastructure & operations, cloud & managed services, mobility, workstations & networks, strategy, consulting & AMO, cybersecurity, development of business applications.

ITS Group places its CSR commitment at the heart of its concerns by developing sustainable and responsible digital technology and by promoting the professional and personal development of its employees.

Find out more: www.itsgroup.com