Senior IT Network Specialist

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As a Senior IT Network Specialist, you will play a key role within the Agile Network Product Team, part of the ICT Core domain. Working in a Dev Ops environment, you will collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Architects, and Engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions for more than 50 global offices, including our headquarters in the Netherlands.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead within the agile team, co-owning the network product roadmap alongside the Product Owner and Product Architect.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of network-related epics and features within the Agile Release Train (ART).

You will review and refine both high- and low-level network architectures, focusing on security (Zero-Trust, NIS2, ISO
27001), performance, and user experience. A strong emphasis will be placed on automation and continuous improvement, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code with tools such as Terraform, AWX Ansible, Python, and the Atlassian developer suite.

Working closely with stakeholders across ICT and business domains, you will translate use cases into secure and efficient network solutions. You will act as a technical escalation point, liaise with vendors on complex issues, and ensure effective knowledge sharing and documentation within the team and towards first- and second-line support teams.

Key Activities

• Ensure our global network infrastructure performs at its best; continuously monitor and optimize network availability and performance to ensure reliability across all sites.
• Take the lead in executing solutions efficiently and effectively when complex changes or critical incidents arise.
• Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other agile ceremonies to ensure network priorities align with business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with other teams within the ICT Agile Release Train to maintain alignment and deliver cohesive solutions.
• Design and develop network solutions that meet evolving business requirements while complying with relevant security standards and policies.

To achieve this, you will work with a broad range of modern network and security technologies. Our environment includes Aruba CX for switching, routing, EVPN, VXLAN, and BGP, as well as Aruba Wireless and Aruba Clear Pass for secure connectivity. You will also work with Check Point firewalling, F5 Application Delivery Controllers, and various WAN technologies such as Internet, IPsec VPN, and SD-WAN.

Automation is a key part of your work, leveraging tools like Net Box, AWX Ansible, Terraform, and Python to drive efficiency and consistency across our infrastructure.

Qualifications

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT (or equivalent) and are fluent in both English and Dutch, spoken and written. With 8+ years of experience in IT networking, you bring strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to influence across teams.

You have experience working in global enterprise environments and thrive in settings where IT and business collaboration is key. Familiarity with agile methodologies, Dev Ops principles, and product team dynamics is highly valued.

In this important and challenging role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in industry-leading projects and work closely with dedicated colleagues and customers.

We offer a professional, international, and informal workplace where personal development is encouraged. By joining our growing and successful company, you’ll be able to set ambitious goals and focus on building your future.

Salary & benefits

• Competitive salary: €5.400 – €6.400 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days plus a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (40% from home, 60% in the office).
• Health & Wellbeing budget (€300 per year).
• Commuting allowance, with full public transport reimbursement.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and health insurance discount.
• Access to on-site health centers with gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training…