Senior Network Engineer (ID: 4096)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN environments.
- Configure, manage, and troubleshoot network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions.
- Monitor network performance, availability, and security to ensure reliable and uninterrupted business operations.
- Diagnose complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Implement and maintain network security controls, access management policies, and compliance standards.
- Manage network security technologies, including firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Network Access Control (NAC), and Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
- Support cloud and data center networking across Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Execute network upgrades, infrastructure migrations, capacity planning, and disaster recovery activities.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud engineering, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure and scalable network solutions.
- Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve network performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
- Support enterprise infrastructure modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
- 10+ years of professional experience in enterprise networking, network infrastructure, network security, or related IT infrastructure roles.
- Strong expertise in LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, routing, and switching technologies.
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions.
- Practical knowledge of network security technologies, including NAC, IDS/IPS, access control, and security best practices.
- Experience with cloud networking across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Understanding of data center networking, network architecture, and enterprise connectivity.
- Experience in network monitoring, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of network migrations, upgrades, capacity planning, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Familiarity with security compliance requirements and enterprise infrastructure documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Design and implement secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise network architectures.
- Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and connectivity issues.
- Identify network performance bottlenecks and implement optimization measures.
- Conduct root cause analysis for complex network incidents and recommend preventive solutions.
- Implement network security controls and access management practices in line with organizational standards.
- Support secure connectivity between on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and data centers.
- Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure changes with minimal operational disruption.
- Collaborate effectively with cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams.
- Maintain accurate network documentation and communicate technical issues and solutions clearly.
- Contribute to disaster recovery planning, infrastructure resilience, and continuous service improvement.
- An opportunity to work on enterprise network infrastructure and network security initiatives.
- Exposure to hybrid cloud connectivity and modern data center networking environments.
- Opportunities to collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity professionals.
- The opportunity to contribute to network modernization, performance optimization, and security improvement initiatives.
- A six-month project engagement based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Core Responsibilities
You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, and cloud environments while ensuring security and performance. Additionally, you will diagnose complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Requirements
The role requires 10+ years of professional experience in enterprise networking and network security. Candidates must possess strong expertise in routing, switching, firewall management, and cloud networking across Azure and AWS platforms.
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.