Network Lead

landal; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or mobility budget

27 days holiday for full-time

Flexible working hours

Partial work-from-home

Home working allowance

Training and education options

Pension fund participation

Staff booking scheme

Travel insurance for you and family

Job summary

Landal is seeking a Network Lead to design and implement robust, multi-location network infrastructure across hospitality sites. You will oversee installation of routers, switches, firewalls, and access points, while leading incident resolution to minimize downtime.

Partner with security teams and vendors to ensure reliable, secure connectivity and scalable growth. The role requires 8–12 years of network experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, computer science, engineering or related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in network engineering or related roles.
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Oversee installation and configuration of routers, switches, firewalls and access points.
• Lead incident management to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement robust network security measures.
• Optimize performance by analyzing traffic and making tuning changes.
• Plan upgrades for growth and new locations; manage outsourcing partners.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Vendor management

Security concepts

Network performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology/CS/engineering

Tools

Network management tools

Security solutions

Job description

About the role: The Network Leads objective: Responsible for overseeing network design, implementation, management, and incident management to support seamless operations across systems and locations. What will you do:

• Design and plan the network infrastructure to meet the needs of the organization, including Wi-Fi, internal communication systems, and connectivity for the various departments.
• Oversee and manage the installation and configuration of network hardware, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points, ensure optimal performance and coverage.
• Lead resolution of network connectivity and performance issues promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Engage with the security team to implement and maintain a robust network security measures.
• Optimize network performance by analysing traffic patterns and making necessary adjustments to improve speed, reliability, and efficiency.
• Plan and lead implementation of network upgrades to accommodate growth, such as adding new locations, increasing bandwidth, and integrating new technologies.
• Manage relationships with outsourcing partners & vendors in the Networks domain. Evaluate and select third party vendors and oversee the procurement of network equipment and services.

This is you:

• 8-12 years of experience in network engineering, network support, or related roles, with a proven track record of managing network infrastructure in a complex multi-location environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in technology, computer science, engineering or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Network+, or - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Experience with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software (network management tools, security solutions).
• Knowledge of network security practices, threat management, and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience analysing network performance metrics and taking decisions to enhance network reliability.
• Experience managing outsourcing partners / third party vendors, network-related projects, including planning, execution, and post-implementation review.
• Industry experience in Hospitality (highly preferred)

Come work with us, as this is what we offer!

• Together we do everything we can to offer our guests and our colleagues the best.
• A salary between € 4.200 and €6.100 gross per month on a full-time basis*;
• A bonus scheme;
• A company car or mobility budget;
• 27 days' holiday for a full-time working week* with the option to purchase 10 additional days off;
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of (partly) working from home;
• Working from home allowance of €2,45 per home working day;
• Training and education options;
• Participation in the Recreation Pension Fund. The standard retirement date in this scheme is 67 years. The premium for this old-age pension is 21.8% of the pension basis, with Landal and you each paying half;
• Possibility of paid additional maternity and parental leave;
• Various group insurance policies, including free continuous travel insurance for you and your family;
• A favorable staff booking scheme.
• * A full-time employment contract at Landal has a 38-hour working week, which is equivalent to a 5-day working week. If you have a part-time employment contract, your salary and vacation days are calculated pro rata.

Unfortunately for this position we’re not able to support with a relocation or sponsoring a work visa in the Netherlands. Therefore, we can only consider applicants who are already residing in the Netherlands and hold a valid work permit. We’re building on our new Happy Place. Landal and Roompot are becoming one brand - Landal - and that’s why you will see some exciting new challanges. With a vision to become the European leader in holiday breaks in nature, it’s our ambition to grow, and we’d like you to come and grow with us. Currently based in 3 locations (Zwolle, Den Haag and Goes), we’re going to bring everyone together as one team in our amazing new Amsterdam HQ.