Senior Network Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Network Automation Engineer to join a project based in Brussels.

The role focuses on designing and implementing network automation solutions using modern DevOps and NetOps practices. You will develop Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks, automate network device deployment and configuration, work with containerized automation tools, and support enterprise data center, cloud, campus, and security networking environments.

Responsibilities
• Design and implement network automation solutions using modern DevOps and NetOps practices.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks for scalable network operations.
• Automate device deployment using Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and PXE boot technologies.
• Build and maintain network configuration templates and automated testing pipelines.
• Deploy and manage containerized automation tools and services.
• Support enterprise data center, campus, cloud, and security networking environments.
• Implement network monitoring, telemetry, analytics, and compliance solutions.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, standards, and industry best practices.

Tech stack
Ansible, NetBox, GitLab CI/CD, Python, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Docker, NetOps, SecOps, Cloud Networking

Requirements
• Experience in network automation and NetOps.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with NetBox.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience with Network and Security Operations Automation (NetOps/SecOps).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with automated device provisioning and configuration management.
• Knowledge of Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and PXE boot technologies.
• Experience with container networking, including Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with hybrid cloud integration.
• Experience with enterprise networking.
• Experience with cloud networking.
• Experience with network security.
• Willingness to relocate to Brussels is required.

Nice to have
• Experience in telecom and data center consulting.
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise and government environments.
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications from Cisco, Aruba, VMware, Fortinet, Check Point, AWS, Azure, or similar vendors.

Project details
• Rate: up to 310 PLN/hour.
• Location: Brussels, Belgium.
• Work model: 3 days per week on-site.
• Relocation to Brussels is required.

Recruitment process
• Screening.
• Interview with the client, partially technical.
• Decision.