As a Senior IT Network Specialist, you will take a leading role within the Agile Network Product Team in the ICT Core domain. In a DevOps environment, you will collaborate closely with the Product Owner, Architects, and Engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions for all global sites.

• Co-own the network product roadmap alongside the Product Owner and Product Architect.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of network epics and features within the Agile Release Train.
• Review and refine high- and low-level network architectures with a focus on security, performance, and user experience.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement through CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Monitor and optimize network availability and performance across all sites.
• Lead complex changes and critical incidents, acting as a technical escalation point towards vendors.
• Translate use cases from ICT and business stakeholders into secure and efficient network solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and other agile ceremonies.
• Share knowledge and maintain documentation within the team and for first- and second-line support.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in IT networking within global enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba ClearPass (Network Access Control).
• Solid knowledge of Aruba CX (switching, routing, EVPN, VXLAN, BGP) and Aruba Wireless.
• Experience with Check Point firewalling, F5 Application Delivery Controllers, and WAN technologies such as IPsec VPN and SD-WAN.
• Experience with network automation using NetBox, AWX Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as Zero-Trust, NIS2, and ISO27001.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps principles.
• Fluent in English or Dutch, both spoken and written.

• Employment conditions equal to those of the client, including vacation days aligned with the client’s terms: 40 days in total (20 statutory days plus a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid setup (60% on-site, 40% from home).
• Commuting allowance with full public transport reimbursement, plus a working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and health insurance discount.
• Health and wellbeing budget and access to on-site health centers with gym and physiotherapy.
• Access to the client’s in-house academy and training facilities.
• A genuine prospect of a permanent position directly with the client.

Please note: this role is not suitable for freelancers or self-employed contractors (zzp’ers). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your CV, including your contact details, so we can get in touch.