Senior Network Engineer

Lamb Weston; Kruiningen; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamb Weston in the Netherlands seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead implementation, optimization and support of IT and OT network infrastructure. You will join a global team managing a multi-vendor environment, ensuring connectivity and security across networks.

The role covers switching, routing, wireless, security, SD-WAN, cloud networking, and automation. You will work with Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Allen-Bradley, Aviatrix, AWS and Azure, designing robust solutions and maintaining runbooks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in global, enterprise-level LAN/WAN network engineering.
• Active certifications in Cisco, Aruba and Fortinet products and technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, CIS or related field or equivalent experience.
• Deep expertise in Cisco switching and advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Proven SME-level experience with Cisco ISE — 802.1X, CoA, profiling and posture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Aruba and Cisco wireless and management software.
• Solid knowledge of Cisco Firepower/FTD and FortiGate firewalls.
• Experience designing and operating SD-WAN solutions.
• Hands-on experience with OT ethernet networks and IT/OT security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82).
• Dutch is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Switching & routing SME for IT and OT LAN/WAN design, implementation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and OT teams for PLC, SCADA, HMI connectivity.
• Oversee wireless infrastructure with Cisco and Aruba ecosystems.
• Manage network security policies, NAT, VPN and SSL inspection across devices.
• Provide monitoring expertise using SNMP and NetFlow for troubleshooting.
• Own SD-WAN architecture, policy management and traffic steering.
• Lead cloud networking efforts with Aviatrix, AWS and Azure.
• Drive automation via Python, Ansible and Terraform; maintain runbooks.
• Create and maintain network design documents, diagrams and runbooks.

Skills

LAN/WAN design

IT/OT integration

Network security

Monitoring & troubleshooting

SD-WAN

Cloud networking

Automation scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco devices

Allen-Bradley switches

Aruba wireless

Fortinet FortiGate

Cisco ISE

ClearPass

Aviatrix

AWS

Azure

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Wireshark

Job description

Lamb Weston is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to help lead the implementation, optimization and support of our IT and OT network infrastructure. You will be part of a global team managing a multi-vendor environment, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across all our network platforms and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Switching & Routing: SME in IT and OT LAN/WAN switching infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance with primarily Cisco and Allen-Bradley devices. Collaborate with controls engineers and OT teams to support PLC, SCADA, and HMI connectivity
• Wireless Infrastructure: SME in Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies and their enterprise ecosystems, including ISE and ClearPass
• Network Security: SME in Cisco and Fortinet firewalls including policy management, NAT, IPS/IDS, SSL inspection, VPN (IPSec/SSL), etc.
• Monitoring & Support: Technical expert in understanding monitoring protocols like SNMP and NetFlow to provide in-depth troubleshooting and fast issue resolution
• SDWAN: In-depth understanding of SDWAN architecture and ongoing operations, including policy management, traffic steering, and WAN optimization
• Cloud: Implementation experience with Aviatrix and deep understanding of cloud networking in AWS and Azure
• Automation: In-depth Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Documentation: Design and maintain network infrastructure documentation including high and low level design, runbooks and diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience of global, enterprise-level LAN/WAN network engineering
• Active certifications in Cisco, Aruba and Fortinet products and technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Deep expertise in Cisco switching, including advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Layer 2/3 design
• Proven SME-level experience with Cisco ISE — 802.1X, CoA, profiling, guest portals, and posture
• Strong hands‑on experience with Aruba and Cisco wireless (APs, mobility controllers, controller management software)
• Solid working knowledge of Cisco Firepower/FTD, experience with Cisco ASA a plus
• Solid working knowledge of FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer
• Experience designing and operating SD-WAN solutions (Fortinet SD-WAN, Cisco Viptela/Meraki, or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience with Allen-Bradley Stratix OT switches and industrial Ethernet networking in manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments and OT/ICS security frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, Purdue Model) and IT/OT network segmentation strategies
• Proficiency with network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, traceroute, packet captures, etc.)
• Dutch is required for this role

We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry. We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key. We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment. As we say at Lamb Weston EMEA, when we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see?