Senior Network Engineer – Industrial & Cloud Networking

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is assisting a client in Brussels to recruit a Senior Network Engineer for an international network infrastructure. The role focuses on reliability, security, and performance across both office networks and industrial systems.

The candidate should have extensive Solarwinds experience, Fortinet SD-WAN, Zscaler zia/zpa, Cisco ISE, and cloud networking proficiency, with willingness to travel internationally. Hybrid work in Brussels is available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Solarwinds for network performance monitoring.
• 5+ years in industrial or power plant environments with VCA certification.
• 5+ years of Fortinet solutions (firewalling, SD-WAN).
• Expertise with Cisco ISE and enterprise-grade WiFi environments.
• Strong routing/switching experience using BGP, OSPF, VRF.
• Hands-on Zscaler tech experience (ZIA/ZPA) and certs.
• Cloud networking experience (Azure or AWS).
• Knowledge of DCS networks and industrial vendors (Siemens, ABB, GE).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally.
• Fluent in French, Dutch, and English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize network performance across enterprise and industrial environments.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex network issues to maximize uptime.
• Manage physical infrastructure, cabling, and UTP identification.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and stakeholders in industrial settings.
• Maintain security standards for technical and DCS networks.
• Support high-availability enterprise routing, switching, and WiFi environments.

Skills

Solarwinds

Industrial experience

VCA certification

Fortinet SD-WAN

Cisco ISE

enterprise WiFi

BGP

OSPF

VRF

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Cloud networking (Azure/AWS)

DCS networks

Siemens/ABB/GE

Driver's license / travel

Languages: French/Dutch/English

Tools

SolarWinds

Fortinet

Cisco ISE

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

Azure

AWS

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the industrial energy sector, is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to manage and optimize an international network infrastructure. The role involves ensuring high reliability and security across both enterprise office networks and specialized industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize network performance across enterprise and industrial environments.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex network issues to maintain maximum uptime.
• Manage physical infrastructure components, including cabling and UTP identification.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and stakeholders within industrial settings.
• Maintain security standards for technical and Distributed Control System (DCS) networks.
• Support high-availability enterprise routing, switching, and WiFi environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with Solarwinds for network performance monitoring.
• 5+ years of experience within industrial or power plant environments, including VCA certification.
• 5+ years of experience working with Fortinet solutions, specifically firewalling and SD-WAN.
• You bring expertise in Cisco ISE and enterprise-grade WiFi environments.
• You possess strong skills in enterprise routing and switching using BGP, OSPF, and VRF.
• You have hands-on experience and certification in Zscaler technologies, including ZIA and ZPA.
• You're experienced and certified in cloud networking technologies such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• You bring knowledge of DCS Networks and industrial vendors such as Siemens, ABB, or GE.
• You possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various international sites.
• You are fluent in French, Dutch, and English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience challenging network architecture to meet security guidelines.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Offer

• Start date: 01/10/2026
• Duration: until 31/12/2026
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers