Network Engineer

Digital Agency Jobs; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks seeks a senior Network Engineer to lead regional network initiatives across APAC, delivering upgrades and scalable architecture. You will manage projects end-to-end from planning to deployment, handling Internet, LANs, VPNs, firewalls, and Wi‑Fi across global sites.

The role requires hands-on Fortinet and Juniper experience, strong knowledge of DNS/DHCP, OSPF/BGP, and robust troubleshooting. Fluency in English and proactive collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a mid to senior Network Engineer with independent regional delivery.
• Fortinet NSE certifications or equivalent.
• Hands-on with Fortinet products (FortiGate/ FortiSwitch/ FortiAP/ FortiAnalyzer/ FortiManager).
• Hands-on with wireless tech (Aruba/FortiAP/UniFi/Extreme).
• Experience with Juniper routers and switches.
• DNS/DHCP, routing and switching, OSPF and BGP knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• English fluency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead network transformation initiatives across APAC.
• Manage projects independently from planning through deployment.
• Administer Internet, LANs, dynamic routing, VPNs, firewalls, Wi-Fi globally.
• Resolve incidents within SLAs and communicate clearly.
• Maintain network assets from Kuala Lumpur office.
• Plan changes and mitigate risks.
• Automate routine tasks.
• Monitor and report network performance.

Skills

Regional network initiatives

Fortinet NSE certifications

FortiGate/FortiSwitch/FortiAP

Juniper routing/switching

Aruba Wireless/FortiAP/UniFi/Extreme

DNS/DHCP/Routing protocols

OSPF/BGP

Network monitoring (Zabbix/LibreNMS)

English proficiency

Troubleshooting & documentation

Tools

FortiGate

FortiSwitch

FortiAP

FortiAnalyzer

FortiManager

Aruba Wireless

UniFi

Extreme Networks

Juniper routers/switches

Job description

As a Network Engineer, you'll manage network services across Monks' global offices, with a primary focus on APAC. Based in Kuala Lumpur and working as part of a global team, you'll lead regional network transformation, support reliable day-to-day operations, and manage projects independently with minimal supervision.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, takes ownership of their work, and seeks opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead network transformation initiatives across APAC, delivering upgrades and scalable network architecture.

• Manage tasks and projects independently, from planning through deployment.

• Administer Internet connectivity, LANs, dynamic routing, VPNs, firewalls, and Wi‑Fi across Monks' global sites.

• Resolve network incidents within established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), communicating clearly throughout.

• Maintain and administer network assets from our Kuala Lumpur office.

• Plan and deploy network changes, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

• Automate routine operational and maintenance tasks.

• Monitor, analyze, and report on network service performance.

The essentials:

• Proven experience as a mid to senior Network Engineer, with the ability to drive regional network initiatives independently.

• A proactive approach to owning network stability, improvements, and project delivery.

• A track record of resolving network incidents within demanding SLAs.

• Relevant network and firewall certifications, preferably Fortinet NSE 4, 5, 6, 7, or equivalent.

• Hands‑on experience with Fortinet products, including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager.

• Hands‑on experience with wireless technologies, including Aruba Wireless, FortiAP, UniFi, and Extreme Networks.

• Hands‑on experience with Juniper routers and switches.

• Experience with fiber optic networks at various speeds.

• Deep knowledge of DNS, DHCP, routing and switching, and routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.

• Strong network troubleshooting and documentation skills.

• Experience with network monitoring tools, preferably Zabbix and LibreNMS.

• Fluent spoken and written English.

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and time management skills.

• The ability to learn quickly, share knowledge, and adapt to new technologies.

• Self‑motivation, attention to detail, and a calm, balanced approach under pressure.

Not a Must but a Plus:

• Intermediate Linux experience, including an understanding of how Linux systems work.

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems and services, including Active Directory, Certificate Authority, and NPS.

• Experience with virtualization.

• Experience writing scripts for administration and automation, preferably in Python.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission.

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data‑driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high‑impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long‑term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show's inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group's 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting‑edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner‑up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato's AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record‑breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.