Network Engineer

As a Network Engineer, you are responsible for the design, management, and maintenance of our clients' network and security infrastructures. You ensure that connections are reliable, secure, and perform optimally - both on-premise and in the cloud., * Manage, configure, and optimize network components (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs)

• Implement network improvements and security measures
• Analyze and resolve network incidents and outages
• Perform network monitoring, capacity management, and performance tuning
• Contribute to migrations, upgrades, and new network projects
• Document changes and provide advice on optimizations, As a consultant, you'll be assigned to projects at clients throughout Flanders. We do take your region into account. Our consultancy assignments are long-term, typically with one fixed client., Our mission: to help organizations work smarter through excellent IT support and passionate professionals. We focus on long-term collaborations - short one- or two-month projects are not our thing. With short communication lines and minimal bureaucracy, you're not just a number with us - we personally invest in your development and career path.

Do you have experience in VPN?, You are an experienced networking professional who thinks in terms of connections - both literally and figuratively. You have an eye for detail, work in a structured way, and enjoy discussing improvements and innovations within infrastructure.

You have:

• At least 3 years of experience as a network administrator or network engineer
• A degree in an IT-related field
• Knowledge of routing & switching, LAN/WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, and firewalls
• Experience with vendors such as Cisco, HP/Aruba, Fortinet, or Palo Alto
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g. PRTG, SolarWinds, Zabbix)
• Basic knowledge of security, cloud networking (Azure, AWS), or SD-WAN
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE, or Aruba Certified are a plus
• Good command of Dutch and English (French is an advantage)
• A category B driver's license

• A permanent contract with Exert
• Varied assignments with leading clients
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Training and certification programs
• A competitive salary package with a wide range of extra-legal benefits

We are Exert, a growing IT consultancy company with a people-first focus.