Senior Network Engineer

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.