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Job Description

Blue Phoenix is looking for an all-round, hands-on Global IT Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on networking, to manage and optimise our IT infrastructure across all countries we operate in. You will ensure our systems run smoothly, support global projects, and play a key role in shaping our IT and networking strategy. This role reports to the Global IT Infrastructure and Security Manager and involves collaboration with international teams. Based in Rotterdam, you will travel to our 50+ sites globally on average 5 to 8 days per month, mainly within Europe, with occasional visits to Australia and the USA. Benefits A challenging role within an internationally operating organisation. You will join a motivated team in an informal and dynamic work culture. An attractive salary with a 13th month. 8% holiday allowance based on the gross annual salary. 27 vacation days per year. Extensive opportunities for personal development and training. A solid pension scheme. Mobility options. Tasks and Responsibilities Design, configure, maintain, and optimise global networking infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi). Manage and troubleshoot HPE Aruba switching and wireless environments across all sites. Manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Daily operations and troubleshooting of network and infrastructure-related incidents. Implement, maintain, and optimise VMware ESX hosts and Windows Servers. Microsoft 365 security, email security, and endpoint security management. Maintenance, patching, and updating of network and infrastructure systems. Participate in infrastructure replacement, upgrade, and network refresh projects. Create, maintain, and improve technical documentation. Implement and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures. Based in Rotterdam, with travel to our 50+ sites globally averaging 5 to 8 days per month. The majority of travel is within Europe, with occasional visits to our operations in Australia and the USA. Qualifications 3 to 5 years in IT networking, infrastructure, and data centre operations. MBO/HBO IT education or equivalent experience. Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba networking equipment (switching, wireless). Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Solid knowledge of networking protocols like: BGP, OSPF, VLAN, RSTP, and QoS. Experience with VMware virtualisation environments and Windows Server administration. Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and security optimisation practices. Experience integrating IT and network environments across multiple countries. Strong background in documentation and change management. Ability to work independently and take ownership. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken. Start Date To be agreed upon. Please note: providing a certificate of good conduct (VOG) is part of our recruitment process. Blue Phoenix does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate. About Blue Phoenix Blue Phoenix is a global resource company. Every day, we recover value from materials others discard. From incinerator bottom ash and construction waste to contaminated soil and tar-containing asphalt. We specialise in transforming complex materials into renewed resources for construction and infrastructure. Operating on four continents, Blue Phoenix teams are on a daily mission to shift the world's mindset from seeing waste as a problem to recognising it as potential. Through smart sorting, recycling and recovery, we give materials new life, with safety as our core value and guiding principle. We partner with clients, plant operators, contractors, regulators and the wider society to create a truly circular economy. Working together towards our mission of nothing wasted, every resource reborn. Do you want to contribute to a reliable organisation and a sustainable future? Then we would love to meet you!

Core Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain global networking infrastructure while managing security across systems. Collaborate with international teams to support global projects and ensure the smooth operation of IT systems.

Requirements

Requires 3 to 5 years of experience in IT networking and infrastructure with hands-on knowledge of HPE Aruba and Palo Alto equipment. Candidates must hold an MBO/HBO IT education and be fluent in both Dutch and English.

Benefits

• 13th month salary
• 8% holiday allowance
• 27 vacation days
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Mobility options