Senior Network Engineer IP-Security

We are currently looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer to join our team in Maastricht. In this role, you will be part of a diverse and highly skilled team working on one of the leading telecom networks worldwide. You will collaborate with IP and telecom experts to design, build, secure, and improve a high-end network environment in close partnership with our customer. You will work in a state-of-the-art, multi-vendor technology landscape where security, reliability, and continuous improvement are key. Security technologies: firewalling, DNS, load balancing, IPSec VPNs and IDPS. Network vendors: Cisco and Juniper. Firewalls: Check Point, Juniper, Cisco, Fortinet and F5. Load balancing: F5. DNS and IPAM: Infoblox

Responsibilities

Review high-level and low-level network designs and provide practical, value-adding feedback; Build and improve secure IP network solutions based on approved designs; Prepare, test, and validate changes in the Test Centre before implementation in the live network; Deploy network security changes and solutions through a strict change management process; Analyse current manual processes and help automate them using tools such as Ansible; Work closely with colleagues, vendors, and customer stakeholders to keep the network secure, stable, and future-ready

Requirements

CCNA certification; additional certifications such as NSE4, CCSE/CCSA, and BIG-IP; Knowledge of network configuration management tools; Proven experience in network security engineering; Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; Around 5-10 years of experience as an IP Network Engineer; Service-oriented mindset; Proficiency in Dutch is a significant asset, and business fluency in English is essential

Nice to have

Experience working with Ansible and Python; Experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines; Experience with Infrastructure as Code

Benefits

The opportunity to work in an international organisation where technology and customer interaction come together; Industry-related training and room to keep developing your technical skills; Flexible working hours and a professional, collaborative working environment; A competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus; International career opportunities within a global ICT company