Senior Network Specialist

Job Title

Senior Network Specialist

Job Description

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

Introduction

As Senior network specialist you will be responsible for the network of over 50 offices around the world, including the HQ in the Netherlands. Key responsibility areas are the datacenter network which includes Check Point firewalls, F5 load balancers and Aruba CX switching. The Internet/WAN, Remote Access VPN and cloud networks.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for internal network projects
• Determine roadmaps and plans to keep the network secure and future proof;
• Maintain and improve the network environment with a strong focus on security and end-user experience;
• Secure Vanderlande’s interest during negotiation and cooperation with your peers;
• Support stakeholders with finding solutions for specific use cases within the business;
• Creating and maintaining high- and low-level designs;
• Troubleshooting and fixing complex issues;
• Escalating problems to vendors;
• Automation of tasks and Implementing improvements;
• Technical knowledge preferred: Check Point (MDM, firewalls); Internet & WAN (IPSec VPN & BGP) ; Network Load Balancers (F5); Aruba CX routing and switching (Aruba Central, BGP-EVPN, VXLAN, OSPF); Cloud networking; Automation (AWX Ansible, python, PowerShell)

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining network availability and performance by performing network monitoring and analysis;
• Creating network designs by analyzing workflow, access, information and security requirements;
• Performing (complex) changes;
• Document and share knowledge with first- and second-line support engineers and other departments.

What do we ask from you?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology or equivalent;
• Fluent in English and preferably in Dutch (written and verbal);
• Proficient communication and influencing skills;
• More than 8 years’ experience in IT networking;
• Proven networking knowledge & skills (CCNP level or higher);
• Experience with acting between business & service organizations of global Telecom companies;
• Experience within a global organization;

What we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Sr. Network Specialist, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4600 to € 5900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale. 

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Your application

If this tole interests you, then please apply directly on the vacancy link with resume and a short motivation to share why would you like to pursue this rol

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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