Principal Network Engineer — Data Center Automation

Comgent; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Comgent is seeking a Principal Network Engineer - Data Center & Automation to deliver data center networking expertise, platform certification, and Python automation, while providing strong technical leadership and handling complex incident support.

The engagement is freelance with a 40-hour work week, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with 2 days on-site per week and up to 10% travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6+ years in data center routing, switching, and network architecture.
• Experience with Juniper QFX/PTX/MX/EX is required.
• Proven ability to develop test automation and Python scripts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for HPE data center networking products and provide design, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and automation support.
• Provide primary technical support for break/fix activities to restore services quickly.
• Advise customers on best practices for Junos configurations and network design.
• Manage and grow relationships with internal teams and external partners involved in engineering design.
• Review designs for compliance and provide feedback to improve product quality.
• Contribute domain expertise to cross-organizational projects and programs.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into projects and designs.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.

Skills

Data center networking

Python automation

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS

Tools

Junos testing

Junos EVO

Automation scripting

Job description

Comgent is seeking a Principal Network Engineer - Data Center & Automation to deliver data center networking expertise, platform certification, and Python automation, while providing strong technical leadership and handling complex incident support.

The engagement is freelance with a 40-hour work week, located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with 2 days on-site per week and up to 10% travel to customer sites.