About this opportunity:
Are you an experienced network engineer who enjoys working on complex IP infrastructure in a real customer environment? We are looking for a Network Engineer IP Infrastructure to strengthen our team in Maastricht. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle of IP network solutions: from design and lab validation to integration, implementation, and final acceptance. You will join a skilled team of telecom and IT professionals, work with modern technologies, and help deliver reliable, high-impact network solutions for our customers.
What you will do:
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Translate high-level and low-level designs into clear implementation plans and configurations
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Set up and maintain lab environments, including router configuration, testing, and validation
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Execute network changes in line with change management processes
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Support deployment and operations teams with technical expertise
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Perform network modelling, analysis, and capacity planning
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Lead technical discussions with customers and advise on architecture and technology choices
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Create technical documentation, presentations, and proposals
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Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
The skills you bring:
You recognize yourself in the following profile:
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A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field
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Relevant Cisco certification(s), or the willingness to obtain them
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At least 5 years of experience in IP networking and infrastructure engineering
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Strong hands-on experience with network design, implementation, and project delivery
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An accurate and analytical way of working, especially in structured environments with high-impact network changes
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Fluency in English
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Dutch language skills are a strong advantage
You have strong knowledge of:
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Metro Ethernet, MPLS, Unified MPLS, Segment Routing
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Routing protocols, including IS-IS, OSPF, BGP v4/v6, iBGP, and eBGP
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Cisco hardware (ASR1k, ASR9k, Nexus)
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Network automation (Python, Ansible, REST/NETCONF, YANG/JSON/YAML)
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VPN technologies (EVPN, Inter-AS VPN, Carrier Ethernet)
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High availability features (NSF, graceful restart, BFD, link aggregation)
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Service provider virtualization (e.g., Cisco ACI).
