Network Engineer

Purpose of the role

As a Network Engineer you will join our network operations team based in Hoofddorp. The main responsibility of the engineer is to evaluate the structure, security and productivity of the infrastructure and to then provide second and third line support on incidents, faults and problems that arise within the network. In addition to the prompt support to requests, the engineer will deploy, monitor and maintain globally distributed data center infrastructure; conduct analysis of network connectivity failure and implement solutions and to support customers and resolve issues related to dedicated line network, VPN and exchange connectivity.

Deliverables / Tasks

- Detailed planning and execution of upgrades with minimal or no outage to service
- Provide network operations incident management support for the network infrastructure and network services
- Identification and delivery of improvements in the use of existing network technology
- Perform in-depth troubleshooting analysis, isolation and resolution of events and incidents
- Develop and implement network designs
- Provide problem management and perform Root Cause Analysis

Significant role requirements

- Minimum CCNP, ideally CCIE
- Ideally JNCIA JNCNP
- Prince certification
- ITIL certification
- At least 5 years' experience of implementing and managing complex network environments
- Fluent in English(word and writing); Dutch is an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure with a proactive mind set
- Methodical and able to think on feet.
- Experience in a critical 24x7 environment
- Preferably having a Bachelor degree or similar level build up by experience

Technical Knowledge

Sound knowledge and experience in the following areas is a must:

- LAN, WAN, VLAN & VPN
- VMware, vSphere/vCenter
- IP, BGP, OSPF
- MPLS
- Routing and Switches (Cisco & Juniper)
- DNS/DHCP experience
- TCP/IP experience
- Telephony systems experience such as Mitel
- Firewall experience (eg Checkpoint)
- F5 load balancers