Senior Data Center Network Architect & Automation Lead

Comgent; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Comgent is seeking a Principal Network Engineer – Data Center & Automation for a freelance, hybrid role based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will deliver data center networking expertise, platform certification, and Python automation, while providing technical leadership and complex incident support.

The assignment requires 6+ years in data center routing and architectures, hands-on Juniper experience, and strong Python scripting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in data center routing, switching, and network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for data center networking and automation.
• Provide break/fix support with rapid incident response.
• Advise on Junos configurations and network design.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive innovation by integrating new technologies into projects.

Skills

Juniper data center networking

Python automation

Junos configurations

Network architecture

Testing & verification

English & local language communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Juniper devices (QFX/PTX/MX/EX)

Job description

Comgent is seeking a Principal Network Engineer – Data Center & Automation for a freelance, hybrid role based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You will deliver data center networking expertise, platform certification, and Python automation, while providing technical leadership and complex incident support.

The assignment requires 6+ years in data center routing and architectures, hands-on Juniper experience, and strong Python scripting.