Network Support Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Nijverdal; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing telecom and network provider in the Netherlands is seeking a Network Consultant to install, configure, and maintain network systems for health care customers. The role involves gaining CCNA certification and collaborating within a close-knit team. Required skills include hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies, strong networking foundation, and clear communication in Dutch and English. This full-time position offers opportunities for specialized training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve CCNA certification within 12 months.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, WiFi, and firewall technologies.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues across LAN, WAN, and firewall systems.
• Maintain networking equipment for stable and secure customer infrastructure.
• Collaborate with NOC, SOC, and service teams for documentation and service delivery.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Cisco technologies

Strong foundation in networking principles

Customer-focused mindset

Clear communication skills (Dutch, English)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MBO+ or HBO level qualification

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Job description

Netherlands Network Consultant at Hamilton Barnes🌳

Are you interested in joining a Cisco Partner who are a growing telecoms and network provider?

You will gain experience and training in Cisco, Aruba, Juniper and Fortinet technologies where you will be responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining routers, switches and firewalls for health care customers.

As a network consultant you will be required and supported to get a CCNA within the first year of joining as well as further certification support to boost your career. You will be allocated time and specialised training to achieve this. Work within a close-knit team where you will be able to collaborate with multiple teams to ensure seamless delivery and support on mission‑critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of troubleshooting and resolving network issues across LAN, WAN, WIFI and firewalling systems.
• Be responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining networking equipment including Cisco, Juniper and Fortinet to ensure stable and secure customer infrastructure.
• Execute planned maintenance and upgrades, including patching and performance optimisation, while proactively monitoring network health and identifying improvement areas.
• Support and deliver network implementation projects, handling office‑based preparation and on‑site execution to deploy customer solutions effectively.
• Collaborate with NOC, SOC, and service teams, contributing to documentation, escalation support, and high‑quality service delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• MBO+ or HBO level qualification (or equivalent experience) with a strong foundation in networking principles.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Aruba, or Juniper technologies; CCNA certification preferred or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, WiFi, and firewall technologies across enterprise and telecom environments.
• Customer‑focused and solution‑oriented mindset, with clear communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Team‑oriented professional who can take initiative, work independently, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, and travel to customer sites within one to two hours of Nijverdal.
• Valid category B driving licence and willingness to operate in field‑based environments and fluent Dutch speaking.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Staffing and Recruiting