Network Engineer

Neways Electronics International NV; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Pension scheme

Hybrid work

Up to 2 days work-from-home

Job summary

Neways Electronics International NV is seeking a Network Engineer to support, design, optimize, and manage our international network and security environment. You will collaborate with the IT Infrastructure Architect and act as the technical contact for internal teams and partners.

You will join a growing high-tech electronics organization with room for development; the role offers a hybrid work arrangement (up to two days remote) and travel up to 20-25% depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Network Engineer in complex environments.
• Solid knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN/SASE, WiFi, load balancing.
• Experience with cloud-based security and networking platforms is a plus (e.g., CATO Networks).
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Supporting, operating, and optimizing the SASE solution, including new functionalities.
• Collaborating on development network designs and technical documentation.
• Supporting and executing network segmentation projects (design and implementation).
• Hands-on management of network components and workplace environments.
• Troubleshooting, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of network solutions.
• Collaborating with IT Architect on strategic decisions.
• Aligning with stakeholders and suppliers and ensuring progress.

Skills

Network Engineer experience

Network concepts

SD-WAN/SASE

CATO Networks familiarity

Strong communication

English fluency

Travel readiness

Job description

This is how you make an impact as a Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer, you are supporting, designing, optimizing, and managing our international network and security environment. You work closely with the IT Infrastructure Architect and act as the technical point of contact for both internal teams and external partners. With your hands-on mentality, you are actively involved in execution while maintaining oversight and contributing to the right architectural decisions. Clear, timely, and effective communication comes naturally to you and ensures that all stakeholders stay aligned. Thanks to your efforts, our networks remain stable, secure, and ready for the future.

This is what we offer

You will join a strongly growing, innovative, and project-driven high-tech electronics organization with ample room for professional development and impact.

Furthermore, you can expect:

Competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise

A full-time position (40 hours per week) with the possibility of hybrid working, including up to two work-from-home days per week.

Flexible working hours and the option to work from home (up to two days per week)

Travel allowance and an attractive pension scheme

This is wat you bring to the team

Experience as a Network Engineer in complex environments.

Solid knowledge of various network concepts and vendors, such as routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN/SASE, WiFi, load balancing, and security frameworks.

Experience with CATO Networks and/or similar cloud-based security and networking platforms is a plus, but we can also facilitate training

Strong hands-on mentality: you take initiative, solve problems, and think ahead.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Fluency in English is required, and a strong command of the Dutch language is highly preferred to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders in the workplace.

Experience in participating in projects or sub-projects.

Affinity with workplace management and endpoint connectivity.

Proactive attitude with a keen eye for optimization and innovation.

Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 20-25% of the time, depending on project and business requirements.

Additional Information

We warmly welcome applications from international candidates. Please note that this position is based in Son en Breugel, the Netherlands. Relocation support is not available for this role.

Given the nature of the role, which involves close collaboration with local teams and stakeholders, candidates who are already based in the Netherlands or have experience working within the Dutch business environment will be well positioned for success. Familiarity with Dutch business culture, communication styles, and workplace practices is considered a strong advantage.

Your daily responsibilities include

Supporting, operating, and optimizing the SASE solution, including implementing new functionalities and monitoring network and security performance

Actively cooperating on development network designs and technical documentation

Supporting and executing network segmentation projects (both design and implementation)

Hands-on management of network components and supporting workplace environments

Troubleshooting, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of various network solutions

Collaborating with and supporting the IT Architect in strategic decisions

Aligning with stakeholders and suppliers; you maintain oversight and ensure progress

At Neways, we work to solve today's and tomorrow's challenges with cutting-edge high-tech innovations. You work with the brightest talents from all over the world. Highly motivated professionals who want to make a difference. Just like you. Together, we create solutions that improve the lives of people all over the world. That's why (y)our work changes the way we live, work and play.