Senior IT Network Specialist

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40 vacation days

Hybrid work setup

Health budget

Commuting allowance

Pension & health insurance

On-site wellness center

Training & Academy

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking a Senior IT Network Specialist to lead our global network initiatives and co-own the product roadmap with the Product Owner and Architect.

You will shape network architectures, ensure security and performance, and drive automation using CI/CD and IaC tools across more than 50 offices, including our HQ in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of experience in IT networking.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Co-own the network product roadmap with the Product Owner and Architect.
• Design and deliver network epics and features within the ART.
• Review high- and low-level network architectures with focus on security, performance and UX.
• Drive automation with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (NetBox, AWX Ansible, Terraform, Python).

Skills

Networking design

Security integration

DevOps collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT

Tools

Aruba CX

Aruba Wireless

Aruba ClearPass

Check Point

F5 ADC

NetBox

AWX Ansible

Terraform

Python

Job description

Job Title Senior IT Network Specialist Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior IT Network Specialist, you will play a key role within the Agile Network Product Team, part of the ICT Core domain. Working in a DevOps environment, you will collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Architects, and Engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions for more than 50 global offices, including our headquarters in the Netherlands.

Your Responsibilities

In this senior position, you will take the lead within the agile team, co-owning the network product roadmap alongside the Product Owner and Product Architect. You will contribute to the design and delivery of network-related epics and features within the Agile Release Train (ART). You will review and refine both high-and low-level network architectures, focusing on security (Zero-Trust, NIS2, ISO27001), performance, and user experience. A strong emphasis will be placed on automation and continuous improvement, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code with tools such as Terraform, AWX Ansible, Python, and the Atlassian developer suite. Working closely with stakeholders across ICT and business domains, you will translate use cases into secure and efficient network solutions. You will act as a technical escalation point, liaise with vendors on complex issues, and ensure effective knowledge sharing and documentation within the team and towards first- and second-line support teams.

Key Activities

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our global network infrastructure performs at its best. You will continuously monitor and optimize network availability and performance, ensuring reliability across all sites. When complex changes or critical incidents arise, you will take the lead in executing solutions efficiently and effectively. As an active member of the agile team, you will contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other agile ceremonies, ensuring that network priorities align with overall business objectives. Collaboration is at the heart of this role - you will work closely with other teams within the ICT Agile Release Train to maintain strong alignment and deliver cohesive solutions. Beyond operational excellence, you will also design and develop network solutions that meet evolving business requirements while complying with all relevant security standards and policies. To achieve this, you will work with a broad range of modern network and security technologies. Our environment includes Aruba CX for switching, routing, EVPN, VXLAN, and BGP, as well as Aruba Wireless and Aruba ClearPass for secure connectivity. You will also work with Check Point firewalling, F5 Application Delivery Controllers, and various WAN technologies such as Internet, IPsec VPN, and SD-WAN. Automation is a key part of your work, leveraging tools like NetBox, AWX Ansible, Terraform, and Python to drive efficiency and consistency across our infrastructure.

Your Profile

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT (or equivalent) and are fluent in both English and Dutch, spoken and written. With 8+ years of experience in IT networking, you bring strong technical expertise (see above), communication skills, and the ability to influence across teams. You have experience working in global enterprise environments and thrive in settings where IT and business collaboration is key. Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and product team dynamics is highly valued.

What we offer

In this important and challenging role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in industry-leading projects and work closely with dedicated colleagues and customers. We offer a professional, international, and informal workplace where personal development is encouraged. By joining our growing and successful company, you’ll be able to set ambitious goals and focus on building your future.

Salary & benefits

• Competitive salary: €5.400 - €6.400 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance)
• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days plus a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (40% from home, 60% in the office)
• Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year)
• Commuting allowance, with full public transport reimbursement
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and health insurance discount
• Access to on-site health centers with gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to grow your skills
• Active Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

At Vanderlande, we believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds - regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.