Global IT Infrastructure Engineer – Networking & Travel

Blue Phoenix; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary

Holiday allowance 8%

27 vacation days

Training & development

Mobility options

Job summary

Blue Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Global IT Infrastructure Engineer based in Rotterdam to design, deploy, and optimize our networking and server infrastructure across 50+ sites. You will lead in configuring LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, security, and cloud services while driving policy and documentation.

Expect regular international travel and a dynamic team culture. You will work with Aruba switches, Palo Alto firewalls, VMware ESXi, and Windows Server, delivering secure, scalable IT operations and projects

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in IT networking, infrastructure, and data centre operations.
• Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba networking equipment (switching, wireless).
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols like: BGP, OSPF, VLAN, RSTP, and QoS.
• Experience with VMware virtualisation environments and Windows Server administration.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and security optimisation practices.
• Experience integrating IT and network environments across multiple countries.
• Strong background in documentation and change management.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and optimise global networking infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi‑Fi).
• Manage and troubleshoot HPE Aruba switching and wireless environments across all sites.
• Daily operations and troubleshooting of network and infrastructure-related incidents.
• Implement, maintain, and optimise VMware ESX hosts and Windows Servers.
• Microsoft 365 security, email security, and endpoint security management.
• Maintenance, patching, and updating of network and infrastructure systems.
• Participate in infrastructure replacement, upgrade, and network refresh projects.
• Create, maintain, and improve technical documentation.
• Implement and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Based in Rotterdam, with travel to 50+ sites globally averaging 5 to 8 days per month.

Skills

Networking

Windows Server

VMware

Microsoft 365 Security

Documentation

Communication

Dutch language

English language

Change management

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

MBO/HBO IT education or equivalent

Tools

HPE Aruba

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

VMware ESXi

Job description

Blue Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Global IT Infrastructure Engineer based in Rotterdam to design, deploy, and optimize our networking and server infrastructure across 50+ sites. You will lead in configuring LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, security, and cloud services while driving policy and documentation.

Expect regular international travel and a dynamic team culture. You will work with Aruba switches, Palo Alto firewalls, VMware ESXi, and Windows Server, delivering secure, scalable IT operations and projects