Senior Network Engineer – IT/OT, Cloud & Data Center

Community Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Consulting is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, deployment and operation of network infrastructure across IT and OT environments in Belgium and Europe. The role focuses on security, maintenance, and modernization of data centres, cloud connectivity, and WAN projects.

You will work in Brussels/ Anderlecht with initial three months on-site, then a hybrid pattern may apply. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, Cisco tech and automation is required, along with English

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in network engineering and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of routing and switching protocols (OSPF/IS-IS/BGP/MST).
• Experience with Cisco Wireless technologies.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies.
• Experience using Python and/or Ansible for network automation.
• Knowledge of network monitoring, NAC and centralized syslog solutions.
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI or Cisco SD-WAN.
• Understanding of firewall technologies.
• Background in computer science.
• Proficiency in Dutch or French and fluency in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical teams.
• Willingness to travel to Brussels/ Anderlecht locations.
• Willingness to participate in on-call standby rotations.
• Availability to work full-time on-site during the first three months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain network infrastructure supporting 24/7 business operations.
• Support both IT and OT network environments.
• Prepare and execute network changes with attention to operational continuity.
• Participate in deployment and maintenance of IT infrastructure and network systems.
• Support colleagues and operational teams across Belgium and other European locations.
• Manage and troubleshoot routing, switching and wireless networking technologies.
• Contribute to network infrastructure projects involving data centres, cloud connectivity and WAN modernization.
• Collaborate with other ICT teams to support evolving business requirements.
• Participate in an on‑call standby rotation of up to one week in four.

Skills

Routing protocols

OSPF/IS-IS/BGP/MST

Cisco Wireless

Cloud networking

Python/Ansible

NAC & Syslog

Cisco ACI/SD-WAN

Firewall technologies

English fluency

Dutch or French

Independent + team work

On-call readiness

Travel to Belgium

Education

Background in Computer Science

Tools

Azure networking

Check Point firewall

Palo Alto firewall

Cisco Wireless devices

Zabbix

Job description

Community Consulting is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, deployment and operation of network infrastructure across IT and OT environments in Belgium and Europe. The role focuses on security, maintenance, and modernization of data centres, cloud connectivity, and WAN projects.

You will work in Brussels/ Anderlecht with initial three months on-site, then a hybrid pattern may apply. Strong knowledge of routing, switching, Cisco tech and automation is required, along with English