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.